Graveside service for John Hart, 93, of Opelika, AL, will be 12:00 noon, Friday, September 4, 2020, at Shiloh Cemetery, Highway 50, Camp Hill, Alabama 36850, Reverend Edward Milner will officiate.

Mr. Hart, who passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home in Opelika, AL, was born June 2, 1927 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mr. Hart will be Thursday, September 3, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

“Granddaddy Hart” as he was affectionately called by the neighboring children, relished in being the community grandfather, crafted the look with his signature overalls, suspenders and hat. As a child, you knew that you were a part of his family when he branded you with an unforgettable nickname. An avid outdoors man, Henry loved working his yard, harvesting his gardens, planting flowers, fishing and erecting various buildings and structures on his property. He was known for his creativity and ability to make something out of nothing and could repair anything. His talents stretched beyond Camp Hill when he was contracted to travel to Opelika to reconstruct the entry stairs for daughter, Nellie and on to Oklahoma City, OK to build a patio area for his daughter, Sandra. Henry enjoyed a game of dominoes and he prided himself in creating an outdoor gaming area for his family and friends to enjoy. He was definitely ahead of his time with the man cave that he built on his side yard!

Survivors include: two daughters, Sandra (John) Williams of Oklahoma City, OK and Nellie (Earnest) Reeder of Opelika, AL; bonus daughter, Carolyn Philpot of McDonough, GA; nine grandchildren, Daryl (Jocelyn) Dawson of Covington, GA, Marlo Stevenson Murph of Bessemer, AL, Stephanie Murph Johnson of Johnson City, TN, Ladolphus Patrick, Tamarrah (Scott) Hardnett, and Tawanna Patrick of Opelika, AL, LaTosha (Xavier) Harris of Camp Hill, AL, Tyron (Shantivia) Ponds of Opelika, AL and Demesiner (Massah) Patrick of Atlanta, GA; six great grandchildren, Shaun Michael De Angelo Chapman, Patrice Chapman of Atlanta, GA, Shanika Murph of Opelika, AL, Aerial Dawson, Amber Dawson of Covington, GA and Dewone Johnson of Johnson City, TN; two great-great grandchildren, Azahrya Chapman and Klyne Thomas, Jr. Atlanta, GA; three brothers-in-law, Jim (Annie) Leonard, Jr., Dadeville, AL David Leonard and Allen (Nancy) Leonard both of Camp Hill, AL; special nephew, Nathaniel (Janet) Hart of Dadeville, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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