James J. “Mr. Dynamic” Hartfield

   James J. “Mr. Dynamic” Hartfield, age 67, of Bloomington, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 10, 1941, to the proud parents, James J. Hartfield, Sr. and Thelma (McNeal) Hartfield. Mr. Hartfield had his home calling celebration on Monday, August 18, 2008 at the South Lake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. James moved to Bloomington in the early 1970s, where he later met his loving wife and partner of 30 years, Ammie M. (Harris) Hartfield.

   He is survived by his wife, one brother, one son, three daughters, three step-children, seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandson. James was preceded in death by his parents.

   James was a devoted husband, co-worker, and retired from the Schulte Corp. factory in 2003. Mr. Hartfield is better known to the Bloomington community as “Mr. Dynamic” of the famed Jazz and Blues band, “The Dynamics.” He loved music and the entertainment business. He was a devoted member of the B.G. Pollard Lodge #1242 and past state president of the Elks Lodge. He was also a long-time member of the Masons as well as a lifetime member of Bethel A.M.E., where he was a choir member.

   James “Mr. Dynamic” Hartfield was loved and gave love to his wife, children, grandchildren and friends.

   The family wishes to offer their thanks for your support. They appreciate your condolences, prayers and flowers during this time. Special thanks to Bethel A.M.E. Church for all their support. May God bless all of you.

   The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Patricia Efiom officiating. Burial will follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens. Friends may visit the family on Friday at Bethel A.M.E. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the James J. Hartfield fund at Monroe Bank.

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