John Dennis Hartness

John Dennis Hartness, age 76, of Taylorsvillle passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born to the late David Rapheal and Zelma Lee Sharpe Hartness on March 22, 1942 in Alexander County.
John was many things from a talented banjo player who opened for Earl Scurggs and Bill Monroe, to a Mechanic who could fix anything. He was eccentric and was very artistic.
Those left to cherish his memory include his two brothers; Dale Hartness and wife Linda of Wilkes, Ronnie Hartness and wife Brenda of Taylorsville, one nephew; Jeff Hartness and wife Michelle, great niece; Cortlin and great nephew; Hunter, and one special friend; Judy Teague.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at South River United Methodist Church starting at 3:00 pm with the Rev Paul Siceloff and the Rev Gary Jennings.
In lieu of flowers all memorials may be made to Forgiven Ministry at 200 Macedonia Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.