Andrew (Hank) Michael Bartos Jr. Obituary (1930)

Andrew (Hank) Bartos, 88 years old of Fairfield Glade, TN passed away peacefully on November 7th after battling a long debilitating disease and is now with our Lord. Hank was born in Czechoslovakia on November 28th, 1930 and came to the United States in 1937. Living in Youngstown, Ohio he was a trumpet player in the Ursuline High School band and played in a small band as trumpet player and singer. He started working in the Aluminum business after serving in the Army. Then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he had a successful career at Aluminum Extruded Shapes and served as Vice President of Operations for 35 years. Hank retired in 2001 and moved to Fairfield Glade where he was an avid tennis player, winning many trophies and medals, loved golf, pickleball, and bridge that he played regularly. But first and foremost in his life was his faith and loving Jesus. Mr. Hank was called the "Gummy Man" because he always had a pocket full of gummy packs that he gave to the children at church. He taught Sunday School and TeamKids touching the lives of so many children. That was his passion- helping kids. Hank is survived by his wife Marilyne, sisters Maryann Jurcisin (Jerry), and Dorothy Hanlon. In addition to his children and step children Andrea Bartos-Atkinson (Chuck), Andrew Bartos III (Shari), Sidney Bartos (Lisa), Samantha Bartos, Mark Brewer (Sue), Chris Larkins, Scott Brewer, Susan Welsh, he also had 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Hank is preceded in death by his mother Anna, father Andrew and brothers Joe and John. Hank touched the lives of so many with his kindness and generosity. He truly loved life and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The celebration of his life will be held at Fairfield First Baptist Church in Fairfield Glade, TN. The visitation will be Saturday November 16th from 10:00a to 11:00a. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church, Samaritan's Purse or the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade.