Thomas Hart Obituary

Thomas A. Hart, Sr.

1919 - 2013 WASHINGTON, DC Thomas A. Hart, Sr., 93, former professor and athletic coach at Howard University and former executive with the Westinghouse Electric Corporation died in Washington, DC on January 5.

Dr. Hart had lived in the District of Columbia since 1948. He was born in Williamstown, in 1919 and was a son of Henry and Kate (Alexander) Hart. He graduated from the former Williamstown High School where he was a star athlete in five sports. He attended Hampton University (where he met his wife, the late Adalyne Monroe Hart) and later earned his undergraduate degree from New York University. He earned a master's degree from the University of Illinois and was awarded the Ed.D degree from NYU.

Dr. Hart served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946. From 1946-48 he served as Athletic Director, head basketball and track coach and Professor of Health and Physical Education at Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. He was Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Howard University from 1948 to 1964 where he also served as varsity Head coach for basketball, track and field, golf, swimming and wrestling.

On leave from Howard University, he and his family lived in Ghana, West Africa from 1958-61 where he served as National Track and Field Coach and Head Olympic coach for the Ghanaian men and women's track teams for the 1960 Olympics held in Rome, Italy.

Dr. Hart was very active in the Washington community and he served on numerous Boards of Directors. In 1947 Dr. Hart founded Camp Hart in Williamstown. The camp (1947-1963) provided youth the opportunity to gain leadership skills and an appreciation of the great outdoors. In later years the operation focused on golf instruction for youth and stressed physical fitness. From 1964-1989 Dr. Hart worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation in many important capacities including as Director of the Job Corps Center at Camp Atterbury in Indiana, Executive Administrator for the President of Westinghouse Electric Corporation Defense Center and as Director of Community Services and Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Public Affairs in Washington, DC.

Dr. Hart was a life member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the NAACP and the National Urban League. He was a long time member of the first United Methodist Church of Williamstown, and later attended Northminster Presbyterian and Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC. where his funeral will be held on January 19.

Survivors include his wife, the former Gloria Davidson and a brother James Y. Hart of Williamstown (Mary Hart). Other survivors include two daughters Prof. Brenda Hart and Elaine Monroe Hart Brothers, Md. (George B. Brothers, Jr., MD) and a son Thomas A. Hart, Jr. Esq. (Norma Alexander Hart), step-son Michael Davidson, eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery in April, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas A. Hart, Sr. Scholarship Fund & Industrial Bank, 4812 Georgia Ave, Washington, DC 20011.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 16, 2013.
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Great Omega Man, Hart Camp co-founder, Mentor, Fellow Westinghouse Manager, Touch many live, Mentor to Balou High School , and friend. My deepest sympathy. Long live your memories

Louis Hughes, Jr.

March 8, 2013

Thank you Dr. Hart for instilling the value of a good education to your grandchildren. You are deeply missed.

Norma

February 6, 2013

RIP Granddad! We were all very fond of you <3

Erica Hart

January 22, 2013

I wish we could have known this man. Our deepest sympathies go out to to Brenda, Kate, Patrick and the other members of his family.
The Dobbins family

January 21, 2013

Rest In Peace Granddad. You impacted my life more than I was ever able to tell you.

Matthew

January 21, 2013

May your loving memories continue to warm your heart. Always allow the God of all comfort to give you much strength.

January 18, 2013

I was very sad to hear of the death of Mr. Hart, Sr. My deepest sympathy to his family, relatives, and to all who knew him.

Emma

January 18, 2013

Because Tom Hart and Gloria Davidson (Director of the TC Williams HS Library) have touched and inspired thousands of our lives, my family has arranged for this Guest Book to remain open for another year.

Dolores Schaefer

January 17, 2013

What a privilege and joy it was to meet Tom during his honeymoon with Gloria, my darling cherished friend from TC Williams HS. Tom was such a delight - hiking all around Hoover Dam, and later sharing some of his insightful experiences at the University of Illinois. But what a heartache it is for so many to lose him! My prayers are with Gloria and his family now, because God is taking care of Tom.

Dee Bruninga-Schaefer

January 17, 2013

To The Family,
I was saddened to hear of the transitioning of Mr. Hart. I met Mr. Hart about 8 years ago when I came into the AARP Chapter that he was affiliated with. I remember talking with him when I was an officer of the chapter. He was very kind, intelligent and a joy to talk with.
May the many wonderful memories you have of your time with your loved one sustain you now and forever.
Peace & Blessings,

Jacquelyn Simmons

January 16, 2013

I remember my family visiting the camp in Williamstown through the late 50s and early 60s and my grandparents and parents were friends with the family. Now that I have read this obituary I remember everyone being excited when he came 'home' to visit. Now I understand it all. I also remember children visiting from Africa and now I understand that too. My sympathy to the family on your loss, but I'm glad he lived a good, full life. (I'm from the Persip/Crawford family.)

Rosemary Crawford-Smith

January 16, 2013

May the peace of God help you to cope with the loss of your dear loved one.

January 16, 2013

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