Kenneth McCoy Hart

HART, Kenneth McCoy, 90, of Gum Spring, Va., departed this life February 16, 2009. He was born July 1, 1918 in Louisa County, Va., to Stephen Farrar and Helen McCoy Hart. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Hart Lancaster; and his lifelong friend and brother-in-law, George B. Lancaster Sr. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Barbara; his daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Brian Jennings; granddaughter, Sonia Rae Jennings; stepgrandson, Graham Hutson Jennings; brother, Stephen F. Hart Jr. and his wife, Charlotte; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth U. Delaney and Janet U. Phyfe; 14 nieces and nephews; and faithful friend, Tupper. He was a WWII veteran having served as an Army Lieutenant in the 3513th Ordinance Automotive Maintenance Company. In addition to being a farmer and woodworker, he was a certified land surveyor well-known in Louisa, Goochland, Hanover and surrounding counties. He was a lifelong member of Providence Presbyterian Church, where the McCoy family had served and worshipped for many generations. Along with caring for his beloved beef cows and tending his vegetable garden in later years, he continued to operate his WoodMizer sawmill until a stroke in May 2008 curtailed his outdoor activities. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Hart Family Cemetery. Reception will immediately follow the service at Providence Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Gum Spring, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lacy Funeral Home, 6241 Cross County Rd., Mineral, Va. 23117. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 13, Gum Spring, Va. 23065. Online guestbook available at www.lacyfh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.