Billy Lee Hart

Billy Lee Hart, 76, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at his home in Lake City, Arkansas. He was born January 25, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Varie Pannells Hart. He was a farmer, enjoyed driving around looking at crops, fishing, smoking, working on vehicles, watching old tv shows, especially old westerns, and was Dolly Parton’s biggest fan.Survivors include his wife: Maria Hart of 54 years: of the home; one son: Mark Hart (Beth) of Trumann, Arkansas; two daughters: Billie Hart of Leachville, Arkansas, and Laura Carmichael (Jonathan) of Black Oak, Arkansas; two brothers: William Henderson (Velda), and Joe Carrol Henderson (Vicki) both of Monette, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by; his step-father: Cecil Henderson; one son: Paul Matthew Hart; one daughter: Virginia “Gail” Smithee; one sister: Pat Henderson; one brother: Gary Henderson. Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, Black Oak, Arkansas with Bro. Heath Hawkins officiating. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the church from 6-8 p.m. Interment will follow at Macey Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas. Pallbearers: Nick Willyerd, Daniel Carmichael, Allen Carmichael, Wayne McCoy, Mark Hart, and Eric Lambert. Honorary Pallbearers: Granddaughters.