Douglas Matthew Bartle

Douglas Matthew Bartle, 74, passed away at Ashford Court Assisted Living Community in Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, October 17, 2009 after a long illness. He is survived by his 2 sons Donald Bartle (Dee) and Henry Bartle (Donna) and 4 grandchildren: Mathew, Heather, Megan, and Steven. Douglas was born in Jacksonville, son of Joseph H. Bartle and Sadie E. Weeks. Shortly after graduating from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, he joined the U.S. Air Force (1954 – 1980). During his 26 years of service in the U.S.A.F. he traveled the world extensively and served in the Vietnam War. While stationed in Scotland he met and married Ethel Mary Walls. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, he returned home to Jacksonville Beach. Douglas was a devoted husband and father. He was a good and righteous man who will be missed by his family and friends.