HART, Robert Ray Sr., passed away on April 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Mae Hart; mother, Bulah Ball Hart and father, Walter Ernest Hart. Robert leaves behind his children, Thelma Ann Hart, Randolph Wilson Hart and Robert Ray Hart Jr.; daughters-in-law, Paige Hart and Pauline Hart; granddaughters, Samantha Grace Hart and Ashley Wixon Catron; two brothers, Clyde Hart and John Hart (JC). Robert worked for Hanover Fabricators for 9 years and at Holly Farms for 9 and a half years. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at the Goodman Family Cemetery in Montpelier, VA. In lieu of flowers, he asked that you make donations to New Found Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1399, Glenn Allen, VA 23060. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com. Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.