Edward Franklin Hartman III, 76, a resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1950 in Brownsville, Texas to parents, Edward Franklin Hartman, Jr. and Beatrice Lavios Hartman.

As an entrepreneur in the transportation industry, Ed founded Parcel Delivery Quick (“PDQ”) in 1980 with one truck and built PDQ into a leading hotshot transportation provider with over 100 trucks. In 1994 Ed sold PDQ, retired shortly thereafter and spent the rest of his years traveling with his family, spending time with his numerous friends, serving his community, golfing, hunting, fishing, watching the Astros and, his favorite of all, enjoying his eleven grandchildren.

Ed was a devoted member of St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church in League City. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 9310, the League City Rotary Club and a member of the board of The Foundation of Hope Village, a non-profit residential homes and day program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Becky Gregory. He leaves behind to treasure his memory, his loving wife of 53 years, Denise St. Martin Hartman; son, Edward Franklin Hartman IV (“Ben”) and wife, Lisa Alvear and their children, Della and Mia; daughter, Jenny Stoebner and husband, Andy and their children, Emma, Jacob, Gracie, Abigail and Joshua; daughter, Lizzy Kelley and husband, Brandon and their children, Reese, Pierce, Laila and Brooks; brothers, Mike Hartman and wife, Pat and Jim Hartman and wife, Diana; sister, Lori Wrinkle and husband, Doug; and countless nieces and nephews.

In his honor, there will be a visitation on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church at 1612 E. Walker St. in League City, with a vigil service at 7:00 pm. There will be a funeral Mass on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., also at St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church. A private burial service will take place at a later date.

Ed was known for his generosity with his time, talent and treasures. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to The Foundation for Hope Village or St. Mary of the Expectation Food Pantry.