Raymond Gary Hartley

Raymond Gary Hartley, 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his wife, Darla, by his side. 

Ray was born on September 10, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray graduated from De La Salle High School in 1972, and went on to attend LSU, earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1978. During his time at LSU, he was a proud member of the Acacia fraternity, where he served on the House Board for many years. 

Ray enjoyed a very successful career spanning nearly 50 years as a civil engineer. He was a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. He worked as a Project and Client Manager for Meyer Engineers beginning 2016. 

Ray especially loved playing golf with his friends, travelling the world with his wife, and cheering on LSU football while tailgating with his family and friends. A devoted Christian, he loved the Lord and his family more than anything. Ray had a deep love for life, never met a stranger, and touched countless lives in ways that will never be forgotten. 

Remaining to cherish Ray’s memory are his wife, Darla Tipton Hartley; his children, Lauren Hartley Holmes (Benjamin), Ryan Hartley, Jackson Hartley (Kelsey), and Jacob Hartley; his grandchildren Noah Holmes and Caroline Holmes; his siblings Sandra Hartley, Valerie Hartley Touchet, and Kevin Hartley (Julie); and many more loving family members. 

Preceding Ray in death are his parents Jack Hartley and Valerie Brewster Hartley, and his brother-in-law Terry Touchet.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation at First Presbyterian Church, 763 North Boulevard, on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM until funeral services at 12:00 PM. A reception will immediately follow. The family kindly requests that attendees wear LSU attire (purple and gold).