Johnny “Umps” Hart, of Carlisle, was born December 24, 1942 to Jess and Ethel Hart of Lonoke, Arkansas and he went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2014. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, and two brothers.
He is survived by two sons, Chris and Brad Hart of Carlisle; three grandsons, John Robert , Christopher, and Cory Hart of Carlisle; two brothers, Joe Dan Hart of McCrory and Pinky Hart of Fayetteville; the mother of his children, Sandra Hart of Carlisle, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog “Buddy”.
Johnny was owner of Hart’s Liquor, Inc. in Hazen since 1975. His joy in life was watching his grandsons participate in all Carlisle athletic events. During his retired years, he took pride in maintaining the football and baseball fields for Carlisle High School.
Johnny was a avid hunter, passing his love of duck hunting to his sons and grandsons.
He was a charter member of the Dirty Dozen Hunting Club.
The family wants to give a special thank you to Chambers Nursing Home, V.A. Hospital MICU unit, especially to Jeremy.
Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2014 from 6:00 TO 8:00 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Services will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 22 at the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle. Burial will be at the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas. The family requests memorials be made to the Carlisle High School Athletic Dept. or the Carlisle First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
To my Dad, thank you for always protecting me whenever life was not going as planned. You instilled in me one of the greatest bible verses ever written John 3:16. You gave up your life so that I by God’s grace and mercy shall in return begin my life journey to protect Cory to the best of my ability and be the best father to Cory that I could ever hope to be and show Cory the way through his journey in life. You always made certain that Chris and I had everything we needed to survive in this crazy world of uncertainty. I always known how much that you loved and cared for us 5 Hart boys. Thank you for being my Dad and always know how much I Loved You through bad times and good times. I am so proud to be your Son. Heroes never die and legacies always get remembered. Your my Hero and my legacy. Thank you dad for the last breath, we will see each other again one day, but not just yet. I Love You Dad
To all the family, so sorry to hear about Johnny, in our thoughts and prayers .
Chris, Brad, John Robert, Christopher & Cory:
I really hate this for you. I know Johnny will surely be missed and it will be tough for a while. You just learn to live with it
Much Love, Aunt Naomi
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with Johnny’s family today and always. You were always such a kind good man and were always so nice to us. You will be missed! God bless all of you and may you RIP.
Sending all of my thoughts and prayers to the family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Johnny. I have so many great memories of playing baseball, going to the river, and just growing up neighbors. Love you guys. Scott
Chris, Brad & family,
Many thoughts of comfort& prayer to each of you during this time. I know the pain of losing a parent having lost both of mine in the last few years. Know it won’t get any easier, but know he is there in your hearts forever & watching over you. You will find times, when you know he is there…Some of my best memories of Mr. Johnny were summers at the river… He always made me laugh & have a smile on my face. May God give you the comfort that only he can during this time. God Bless you all…
Jennifer Adams Cook
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny. Johnny was a great friend to me. I work for Glazer’s of Arkansas in the Customer Service Department. Johnny was one of my favorite’s to talk to, he always had a story to tell me, on a bad day Johnny could make me laugh. my thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
Robin McJoy