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Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 1, at First Baptist Church of Florence, S.C., with Rev. Daniel Inabinet and Dr. Jimmie E. Harley officiating and entombment following at Florence County Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Waters-Powell Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 2600 Ascot Drive, Florence.
Mr. Hart was born in Georgetown to the late William Henry Hart Sr. and Kate Dunaway Hart. He graduated Eufaula High School and Auburn University. At Auburn, he was an All-American basketball player, serving as captain of the 1960 SEC Championship Team. He was district manager for the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors before retiring in 1992.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Florence, S.C. where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, basketball coach and served on several committees. He assisted in establishing the New Life Rescue Ministries (now House of Hope Ministry of the Pee Dee) and served on the Board of Directors for House of Hope.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Eloise Cole Hart, son Henry (Kim) Hart of Dothan; son Steve Hart of Florence, S.C.; daughter Meg (John) Garrison of Lexington, S.C.; sister Mary Mac (Bobby) Burtz of Eufaula; cousins J.T. (Barbara) Hart and Jerry (Diane) Hart of Eufaula and grandchildren Haley and William Hart of Dothan and Justin and Lauren Garrison of Lexington, S.C.
Memorials may be made to House of Hope Ministry, 1020 West Darlington Street, Florence, S.C. 29501; First Baptist Church, 300 S. Irby St., Florence, S.C. 29501 or a charity of choice.
Sign the online guestbook for Mr. Hart at www.eufaulatribune.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hart
Mike Bundrick
June 10, 2009
We were indeed sorry to hear of "Po Devels" death. Our prayers are with the Hart family.
Mike and Pat Bundrick
Collis Perdue
June 6, 2009
We were saddened by the news of Henry's death. And we send our sincere sympathy. Collis and Linda Perdue
Bruce Jones
June 3, 2009
I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Hart family. A true Eufaula basketball legend has left us with some special memories to cherish. Anyone who lived in Eufaula in the fifties will never forget the names Henry Hart, Joe Mathis, and James booth. What a basketball team heaven has now. Although I never knew Henry personally, I still knew him well. May God bless all of you at this time.
Martha J. Thomas
June 3, 2009
Eloise, my heart goes out to you and the family. Henry was such a special person and we at EHS family have been blessed for having him as a part of our lives for the years we were together. Our prayers are with you and all his family. God be with you now and always.
Martha J Thomas
Ed Parker
June 3, 2009
Eloise, Henry, Steve and Meg,
I am so sorry to hear of Henry's death. Theresa and I will keep you in our prayers. Henry was a special man and will be missed here, but what a wonderful time they must be having in heaven. God bless you all!
June 3, 2009
Charles and Angela Bowman
Bobby & Joan Bradford
June 2, 2009
May God wrap you & your family in His Loving Arms of Comfort. Henry will be missed, especially at the class reunions.
Love in Christ, Joan & Bobby Bradford
Donald & Dorothy Hatfield
June 2, 2009
Eloise and Family,
Donald and I are saddened by your loss of Henry ("Po Devil"). He was special to so many people and admired by so many. He will be greatly missed. May GOD comfort all of you in the wonderful memories that you have.
John Hardee
June 2, 2009
Sorry to hear about Henry's passing. Did not know about it until I talked to Jimmie Harley. Sheila and I have a lot of fond memories of the entire Hart family when we lived in Florence. I enjoyed serving with Henry as a Deacon and on other committees. He was a great person to be around.
Howard and Nancy Campbell
June 2, 2009
Eloise,
We are surely going to miss Henry -- as you know how much we loved him.
Bobby Bickley
June 2, 2009
Eloise and family,
Sorry to here of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Paul & Vivian Tyler
June 2, 2009
June 01,2009
Eloise and family, Vivian and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful man. One might say Henry ( PO ) was one of a rare breed, only a few are chosen to walk in his footsteps. Tall and sturdy as a strong oak, always full of laughter and glee, a very strong inspiration for all other lives he touched. God chose him to brighten up all our lives and only let us share him in this life on earth as a beautiful creation or flower to bud here on earth. After 72 years, he chose him to fulfill his great plan, a beautiful flower for The Master's Boquet. We can all be thankful that we had the privelige of sharing his beautiful life with his family. I will always remember his kindness to everyone he ever met, he was the same today as yesterday and all tomorrows. All people that knew him will share his loss as there are so few like him. I know I will miss him, but praise Jesus someday, I hope to meet him once more. And I am sure that with knowing this, it helps lighten the burdens on the family as well. God Bless Each One Of You.
Robin Hart
June 1, 2009
Dear Aunt 'Weez', Henry, Steve and Meg,
My thoughts and prayers are always with you. I love you all and hope you will find strength in His love and knowing we will all be together someday. I miss you all and wish I could be there with you now.
Mike Porter
June 1, 2009
Eloise,Henry,Steve,Meg and family.
I want you to know I will never forget Henry. He was a great mentor to me
as I was growing up here in Florence and attending First Baptist Church.
I will always remember his smile and his great sense of humor. It was fun playing basketball with him too! I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and praying for all of you for the days ahead..
Davey Riley
June 1, 2009
Davey and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know him, but Davey remembers him well. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Brenda & Davey Riley, Eufaula, Ala
Connie Yancey
June 1, 2009
Eloise,
I'm carrying you, Henry, Steve and Meg in my heart. You and Henry lived a beautiful testimony in front of your children and many others --- right up until you ushered him into Heaven! You're all very precious to me.
Amy Rish
June 1, 2009
John, Meg, Justin & Lauren,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Amy
Wallie Timmons
May 31, 2009
Mr Hart was a good man and always kind and thoughtful. I have him in my prayers.
Sincerely
Wallie Timmons
Henry and Cricket Hines
May 31, 2009
Dear Eloise and Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Henry was such a great friend for many years. Knowing that God is in control and has prepared a place for us all lightens the load some. Christian friends have helped us make our way over the many years. We count this as a God's blessing because Henry was our Christian friend. May God continue to bless all of you.
Wendell Wentz
May 31, 2009
Dear Eloise, we lost a treasure when Henry passed away. Mary and I extend our sympathy and love to you and your family. Henry meant a great deal to me back yonder, and over the years his influence upon me proved to be a blessing. We have lost a friend and a good example of what goodness is.
Jimmy and Cele Fibbe
May 31, 2009
Dear Eloise and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Henry. We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to visit with both of you this past year at Auburn during the lettermen's event. It was a privilege to get to be one of Henry's team mates and spend many hours with him learning from his leadership. He was a winner then and always will be in my book. It is difficult to understand how fifty years can pass so quickly, I know that you and the family will cherish the memories of each of those years. May God bless you and the family, we keep you in our prayers.
Braxton & Patricia McLain
May 31, 2009
Elosie and family we extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of "Po Devil" he was a great person as well as a wonderful man.
May God comfort you all during this time.
Sherwin & Mildred Welch
May 31, 2009
Dear Eloise and family,
We are sorry to hear of Henry's passing. His good humor and happy personality will be missed. He was an inspiration to many people.
Johnny Oppert
May 31, 2009
Dear Hart Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time. "Po Devil" was a great example to many of us thru the years and it was an honor to coach both of his sons. May your faith hold you during this time.
Carolanne Shrum-Hanks
May 31, 2009
Dear Eloise, Henry, Steve, and Meg: words cannot express my sorrow at your loss. Everyone ever touched by Henry and Eloise will feel deep loss with you. I remember so many years ago, how loving, giving, and attentive both Henry and Eloise were to my Mother as a young widow, even though you were 15 years younger than she. You were always inclusive and made her feel so loved. You both set a constant and Godly example for the youth in our church. Even though time, distance and now temporary death have separated us, you will always have a very special place in my heart.
Karen Gribble
May 31, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God's strength and comfort sustain you now and in the days ahead. Karen and Frank Gribble.
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