Sydnor Truman Bartlett
November 15, 1938 ~ September 17, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
28805, NC
Sydnor Truman Bartlett, 81, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on 17 September 2020.
He was a gregarious barber, an avid golfer, an attentive deacon, and, as he liked to say, an all-around “bodacious” person with a huge capacity for joy. Syd loved God, his family, reminiscing, mountain views, putting, driving fast cars, sitting in a sunbeam, action movies, spy thriller books, peanut butter, and banana pudding.
He was the son of Woodrow and Anna Jean Fox Bartlett. Syd is survived by his loving wife, Geneva; his daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Joe Nowak; his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, Lesley Bartlett, Brian Chanas, Phon Chanas, and Lila Chanas; and his brother, Carl Bartlett.
All are welcome to celebrate Syd’s life on Wednesday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Beverly Hills Baptist Church or in a quiet space in their own homes.
The family asks that any donations made in Syd’s honor go towards the food pantry at Beverly Hills Baptist Church.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Celebration of Life: September 23, 2020 2:00 pm
Beverly Hills Baptist Church
777 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-4623
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Syd was a loving, caring friend and deacon with whom I was blessed to share some laughs. His love for God and his family was such a wonderful certainty to encounter. We shall all miss that smile and readiness to be of service to others. His family and friends will remain in my thoughts and prayers. A sister in Christ, Jean Morgan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.,
Pat and susie
Thone-suwan
Syd, It is hard to imagine a world without your smile and positive attitude in it. My father and I shared the pleasure of your Dad and you as friends for many, many great years. Our trips to Florida have blessed me with so many great memories of you and Tommy and several other great people. My life has certainly been made richer and better from them. I have missed all of you so much since moving from Asheville to South Carolina, but especially your upbeat personality and general happiness and positivity.
My most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and especially your wife Geneva. You were constantly in his thoughts whenever I was with him.
May your family be blessed during this trying time, and your future filled with happiness and smiles, just like Syd would want.
Goodbye buddy – I’m already missing you!
JC Hyatt, Jr.
So sorry to see that Syd has passed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
My sympathy to Geneva,Family,and friends.
Dear Geneva and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Syd. I was a bridesmaid at your wedding many many years ago and have fond memories of that time. God bless you and may the beautiful memories you have of Syd live on in your hearts and bring you peace.
Jeanette Burleson Swann
So sorry to hear of the loss of Syd. We had many happy days at Golf tournaments in years pass. My husband, Gene,
was so fond of Syd.
So sorry to hear of Syd’s passing always loved him as a brother.
Geneva & family,
Syd wore a multitude of hats to a lot of people, but there was one constant…he was a man of faith, family, and a good friend. There are an abundance of memories that I would love to share with you, including many stories of fellowship and golf remembrances, but what I hold the closest are his times with my children. He made going to get a haircut early on a Saturday morning nothing short of an adventure. We used to “save all of our questions in life that required deep thought & consideration” for those early morning haircuts because we knew that Syd would provide a different view & humorous thought, regardless of the proposed question. He would share riddles and attempt to expand an elementary student’s mind. We once took him a post graduate math riddle problem that PHDs & engineers had trouble solving manually. Syd had the basis of the correct answer mentally completed within the time of a ten-minute haircut. I was simply amazed.
I will also remember the friendship, times at church, and the last time I saw him…he was at the ABCCM Veterans Center helping, fellowshipping and bring cheer to others…That was Syd. Heaven definitely now has a sense of humor.
In our best thoughts and prayers.
The Daryl Crouse Family
Geneva, so very sorry to learn of Syd’s passing. Hugs and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Which I pray you can find.till you meet again.
Much love.
If I can do anything, you know my number.
My deep condolences to the family. Syd started cutting my hair 45 years ago, when I had a full head of it. I still had enough on my head to get an occasional trim when he retired. I have missed his good work and his good humor. I will miss him and think of him often, especially when it’s time for a trim.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Syd was one of a kind. He wouldn’t be feeling good at all, but that smile never faded. He’d always want to hear the latest on Trevor and our family. He always made me feel like we were family catching up. I miss all of you so much. You will be in my prayers xo
My deepest sympathy to the family. Syd cut my hair early 2000’s and his dad cut my hair in the 1950’s.
Joe Robison
Delores & I were so saddened by the passing of Sid. We will always remember his humor, laugh and big heart. We know he is home at last and is a whole & happy man. Our prayers go out to his loving family-he loved you all very much and talked about you with love in his eyes.
I hope he has found a good golf course in Heaven.
Neil & Delores Thagard
I’m so sorry that you have passed ! I will miss you at the golf course 🌹