Vitus Ray Hartley

Vitus Ray Hartley, 61, of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at home. He was born August 1, 1955, a son of the late Murlin Elizabeth (Hill) Hartley and Art Ellis Hartley Sr. of Point Pleasant. Vitus had trained with Heil and Quaker in heating and cooling and was co-owner of City Ice and Fuel and G & M Fuel in Point Pleasant. He was also a licensed riverboat pilot. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Bassmasters, Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Kay Hartley Ellis Holloway. He is survived by his father, Art E. Hartley Sr.; one daughter, Heather Lynn (Dustin) Horner of Marietta, OH; two grandsons, Joseph and Gage Holland; two brothers, Art E. Jr. (Janet) Hartley and Greg (Tina) Hartley of Point Pleasant. A graveside service and burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Creston Cemetery in Leon, with Pastor Jim Kelly officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.