James Paul Hart, devoted Christian, Husband and Father, age 93, of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton, TN. He was born in Piney Flats, Tennessee, a son of the late Samuel Robert Hart and Betty Snodgrass Hart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Karen Chase Johnson Hart; two sisters, Jeannie Hart Moore and Edna Ruth Hart; one brother, Robert Carmen Hart; one sister-in-law, Judy Galloway; and one brother-in-law, Robert (Betty) Johnson.
Paul graduated Mary Hughes High School in 1950 and always enjoyed attending the class reunions. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a Charter member of Piney Flats Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder for many years. He retired from Raytheon with 35 years of service, loved farming and mowing the yard.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David Paul Hart and wife Kim; two granddaughters, Masey Brianne Hart and Annalese Elizabeth-Colbi Hart; one brother-in-law, Earl Galloway; and several nieces and nephews.
A Private Burial will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Hillview Health Center and Gentiva Hospice for all the love and care that was shown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Providence Medical Clinic of Kingsport, 441 Clay Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Arrangements especially for Mr. James Paul Hart and his family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.
