James Arthur Hartin (1946 – 2016)
Obituary
June 21, 1946 – Sept. 9, 2016 On September 9, 2016, at his home in Inverness, James A. Hartin moved to his eternal home at the age of 70. Jim was born in Columbus, Georgia to Helen Lokey and George Abner Hartin. His mother and his loving father through marriage, Mack Stinson of Columbus, Georgia, raised Jim. Jim professed his faith in Jesus Christ at a young age and has served Him faithfully through serving others since that time. Jim grew up in Columbus, Georgia, and graduated from Columbus High School, Columbus College, Georgia Tech University and Samford University. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Masters in Business Administration from Samford University. His devoted wife, Nettie Jim Galloway Hartin whom he married on June 21, 1969, survives him. Jim spent his 47-year career at Southern Company and made his home in Birmingham. He was a faithful member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church and enjoyed the Christian fellowship of many friends in the Bell/Pittman Sunday school class. Always a strong but quiet spirit he will be remembered for his ability to repair anything, meticulous engineering drawing skill and his love of a good book. Jim was a beloved father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Clifton James Hartin of Alabaster (Cindy Griffin), Christopher George Hartin (Nancy Burton) of Vestavia Hills, Craig Rowe Hartin (Danielle Lee) of Atlanta; his grandchildren Jacob Daniel Hartin, Ashton James Hartin, Maria Ann Hartin, Luke Edward Hartin, Coleman Christopher Hartin, Mackenzie George Hartin and Brice Burton Hartin. A funeral service in celebration of Jim’s life will be held Monday, September 12 at 11:00 am at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills, with visitation on Sunday evening, September 11 5:00 – 7:00pm at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Dr. Danny Wood, senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist officiating.
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