Funeral services for Mr. Charles Ray Hart, Sr., age 76, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2009 with Bro. Randall Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Palestine Presbyterian Cemetery.

Mr. Hart died Friday in Florida. He was born January 6, 1933 in Tupelo MS. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant, where he worked as an Air Craft Mechanic. He wa spreceded in death by his father, Mr. Felix Ray Hart.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jessie Wilson Hart of Memphis, his wife, Mrs. Vivian Hart of Cutler Bay, FL, his son, Charles Ray Hart Jr. (Alina) of Miami FL, two daughters, Joann Collins (Douglas) of Miami FL and Michelle Short (Steve) of Orlando FL, and six grandchildren.

From the Lexington Progress February 18, 2009

Don't Grieve For Me

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

© Linda Jo Jackson