Pete Hartzog

Graveside services for Mr. Manford "Pete" Hartzog will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Cliburn Cemetery in Silver Creek. Mr. Hartzog, age 84, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his residence in Silver Creek, MS, with his family at his bedside. Reverend Mike Grenn will officiate. Saulters-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be John Rowells, Rusty Rowells, Bryce Hartzog, Garrett Thornton, Nick Hartzog and Daniel Hartzog. Manford "Pete" Hartzog was born May 9, 1936 in New Hebron, MS to Dailey Hartzog and Ella Martin Hartzog. "Pete" was a former Lab Technician at Lawrence County Hospital as well as a Physicians Assistant for Dr. Pace. Later on he served as Rig and Safety Training Representative for the Zapata Corporation. Perhaps "Pete" and his wife Joan were best known as owners of the Hollytree Farms where they supplied many happy families with Christmas Trees for the holiday season. Pete enjoyed playing Chess and was an excellent cook. He immensely enjoyed his family and traveled the United States and Canada on motorcycle with his beloved wife, Joan. "Pete" was a member of the Monticello Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Joan Walsh Hartzog of Silver Creek; 3 Sons, Rick Hartzog of Silver Creek, Robert Hartzog (Jewell) of Hattiesburg and Randy Hartzog (Cheri) of Florence; 1 Daughter, Becky Dawsey (Mark) of Silver Creek and 1 Sister, Lola Peavey of Silver Creek. "Pete" also leaves behind 15 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren with 1 on the way. He was also preceded in death by his Son Rusty Hartzog and his Granddaughter, Amanda Grace Hartzog. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Bereans Children's Home, 1180 Berea Trail SE, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, April 1, at Cliburn Cemetery in Silver Creek. Directions to Cliburn Cemetery: Take MS-13 N, Left on Whitesand Rd, Right on MS-42 and Left on Ferguson Mill Rd. Turn Right on Cliburn Cemetery Rd. Cemetery is down, 1 mile.