Kennard Authur Hart, 85, of Elkins passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at his home. He was born February 4, 1931 in Waterloo, Iowa to Arthur and Ada Dodd Hart.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a member of the Purple Heart Chapter. Kennard was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cross Baptist Church in Crosses.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Lennard and Kenny Hart; son-in-law, Tom Lundstrom; and 3 grandchildren.
Kennard is survived by his children, Karen Kelly and husband, Terry, Timmy Hart and wife, Margaret, Teresa Hawkins and husband, Troy, Sr, Krisanne Eubanks, Kennard Hart, Jr. and wife, Shelan, Brian Hart, Margaret Hart, Lisa Sorrell and husband, David, Cheryl Hart and Mary Lundstrom; 32 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will follow at the Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 P.M. Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the funeral home.
You were an amazing person grandpa you will be truly missed!
Praying for your family during this time of loss. May the Peace of the Lord be with your family.
Cheryl Thomas
Peace for you now Dad No more pain.. You are whole again.. And home with our family.. Watch over us Dad.. Take care for we all miss you… And you will be missed.. Love you..
Love you always and forever
We’re very sorry for your lose. Your family is in our prayers.
I am sorry for your loss and will pray for you and your family.
You are relieved Marine, Your duty is done. I Thank you and the entire country thanks you for your service.
I love you papa. You were an amazing person and I will miss you and I love you forever.
Love you dad take care and we will see you around the Corner my eye never forget the happiness when I found you walking down the road I was so happy I thought you were gone but there you were love you now you are gone agian but close to my heart and out of pain I’ll hold you so tight that I will never let go love you for eternity
Love you dad take care and we will see you around the Corner my eye never forget the happiness when I found you walking down the road I was so happy I thought you were gone but there you were love you now you are gone agian but close to my heart and out of pain I’ll hold you so tight that I will never let go love you for eternity
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss & gratitude for your loved one’s service to our country. May your memories & God’s love bring you peace, comfort & strength at this difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal.