Joseph Kenneth Bartley passed away peacefully at Indian River Medical Center on the morning of December 8, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky. He enlisted in the US Navy at age 17, and served on the USS Vincennes during WWII. The Vincennes was a light cruiser, 601 feet, 10,000 tons, with 1000 officers and crew on board, and earned 6 battle stars for for her world war two service. Through his naval training he learned discipline, how to handle responsibility, take ownership, treat other people respectfully, and always commit to something 100%. These lessons formed his moral foundation, shaped his character and influenced his decision making the rest of his life. He later enlisted in active duty in the US Air Force and served until 1952. Joe retired after 35 years of service with Southern Bell in Sales and Marketing, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a resident of Vero Beach for 30 years and retired from a second career as a Real Estate Broker working in Indian River County. Joe spent his time volunteering for the Senior Resource Association Meals on Wheels program to deliver meals for homebound seniors. He said volunteering was a wonderful way to pay forward kindness that you have received in your life. He said the volunteer may be the only person many of the Meals on Wheels clients will see and talk to each day so that friendly smile and conversation is very important! He is survived by his sister Mary Ferguson, of Louisville, KY, daughter Kim, son Keith and wife Bozena, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Paula,sister Jeanette, and brother Lloyd. He was a faithful father and friend and has impacted many people in his lifetime.

Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Senior Resource Association Meals on Wheels of Indian River County, VNA, and VNA Hospice of Vero Beach.
Online guest book may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
Joe's family would like to thank the support and care of the VNA, VNA Hospice, and the caring and compassionate doctors, nurses and staff of the Indian River Medical Center. Also, they are grateful to Phil Lundy at Cox Gifford Seawinds for his guidance and support.

Memorial Services
Friday, January 8, 2016, 9:00 am, Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, Vero Beach, FL. Chaplain Richard Whipple of VNA will precide.
Friday, January 15, 2016, 1:30 pm, Lane 5, South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 South State Road #7, Lake Worth, FL

Military Honors By U.S. Navy Honor Guard
Interment at South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL
Favorite Quotes
"If you can't fly then run. If you can't run then walk. If you can't walk then crawl. But whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."
Martin Luther King Jr
"There's nothing I will face today that God and I cannot handle"
"Courage does not always roar, sometimes its the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow.