Robert Lee Hartzog

Mr. Robert "Robbie" Lee Hartzog age 42, of Laurel Springs, NC died on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at this home. Mr. Hartzog was born on June 16, 1969 in Ashe County, to Randall Leon and Elizabeth Barr Hartzog. Robbie was a graduate of Ashe Central High School.  He loved watching his kids play sports and it was said he was a kid at heart.  He was an avid car racing fan who loved Dale Earnhardt.  He loved riding his 4-wheeler and he never met a stranger. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church by Rev. Martha  Kincaid & Dr. Peter J. Taylor. Burial will follow in West Jefferson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Hensley Hall at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Mr. Hartzog is survived by: His Wife, Rosemary Edwards Hartzog 2 Sons, Bobby Hartzog of West Jefferson & Holden Hartzog of Boone 1 Daughter, Hannah Hartzog of Boone His Mother, Elizabeth Hartzog of Sparta His Father, Randall Leon Hartzog of Knoxville, TN 1 Sister, Pam Andrews and husband Robert of Sparta 2  Nieces, Emily & Molly Andrews His Mother in law, Ola Belle Edwards of West Jefferson Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: Leukemia Research Foundation, 3520 Lake Ave., Suite # 202, Wilmette, IL  60091-1064. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Hartzog's arrangements.