William Benjamin “Bill” Hart, age 66, of Oakland Township, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2020. Bill was born on February 12, 1954 in Highland Park, son of the late Joseph and Davidia (Stephenson) Hart. He is the Beloved husband of Susanna; loving father of Bill (Nina) Hart, Madonna (fiancé Mike Verkennes) Hart, and Peter Hart. Dear brother of Charlotte Hart, John Hart, Shirley Giles, Joe (Tammy) Hart and Pete (Daina) Hart. He was a loving Grandfather to Tyler Hart, William Hart III, Antonio Hart, Enrico Hart, Mia Verkennes, Michael Verkennes, Jordan Verkennes, Autum Verkennes, Brandon Verkennes, Sommer Verkennes, Roman Carnell, Gabriel Carnell, Victoria Carnell, and Carlaina Carnell. Bill met and began dating Susanna Cardona in summer of 1971. On May 14, 1977, Bill and Susanna were married at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Detroit, and they enjoyed 43 wonderful years of marriage. He also began working for Venture Inds. in 1978, and worked his way to become an executive with the company. In his career he was as able to live and work around the world including England, Mexico, China, Australia, and South Africa. He was outstanding at sports, especially baseball which he played in High School and College. A professional bowler and all-around good athlete, Bill most enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports. A longtime member of Mt. Zion Church in Clarkston, Bill loved to work with people and reach them where they were at in life. He is remembered as always saying “I Love You”. Bill will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 5, 2pm – 8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive, Rochester. Bill will also lie in state at the Mt. Zion church Wednesday, January 6, 9am-11am, Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Church, 4900 Maybee Road, Clarkston. Interment at Christian Memorial Cemetery.
