Jerry Hartwell Obituary
In loving memory of Jerry Hartwell of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, who departed this world on February 8, 2026 at the age of 77. Jerry leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Slim Hartwell and Eugenie Hartwell; his grandson Nash Lacombe; and his brother-in-law Jimmy Pitre. He is survived by: his daughters, Valeska French (Cynthia), Allison Hartwell and Jamie Azios (Michael); his grandchildren, Hagen, Violet, Jude and Vivian; and his siblings, Jean, Carolyn (Jerry), Alan and Bill (Rhonda).
He served on the Wesley Foundation Board of Directors and was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church and the Masonic Order. In lieu of flowers, we request that memorial contributions be made in his memory to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Wesley Foundation (UL Wesley), 238 General Garder Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501.
