CHESTER, VA – Gilbert Leonard Bartle, III, 70, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012. Mr. Bartle was the son of the late Gilbert Leonard Bartle, Jr.

Mr. Bartle retired after 32 years from Chesterfield County, VA where he served as a police officer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sandra Bartle; mother, Pearl Bartle; three children, Bobby Bartle, Michelle Gardner, and Jonathan Bartle; five grandchildren; one step grandchild; and two sisters, Catherine Watkins and Shirley Gilbert.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2012 at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Lloyd Braswell officiating.  Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or to the American Diabetes Association, 4335 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA. 23060.

Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.