Michael DeWayne Hartley, 56 of Lake City, passed away unexpectantly due to an accident on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Lake City.  DeWayne was born and raised in Jacksonville and had made Lake City his home since 1991.  He was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville and furthered his education at the Lake City Community College, earning an associate of science degree.  DeWayne was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and loved to help people, especially his church family.

Survivors include his parents, Irwin "Sonny" Hartley, Jr. and Linda Hartley of Lake City; his brother, I. Nathan Hartley, III of Lake City; sister-in-law, Kristen Hartley of Orange Park; nephew, Erik Nathaniel Hartley of St. Augustine; two nieces, Nicole Marie Schacht (Bradley) of St. Augustine and Jamie Lynn Hartley of Orange Park; two great-nephews, Oliver and Levi Schacht of St. Augustine; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Hartley will be conducted on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Parkview Baptist Church in Lake City with Dr. Mike Tatem, pastor officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  A time of visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home.