Franklin D (Frank) Hart, age 84 passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 Noble, Ok.
Frank was born at home in Caraway, AR. He was the first born son of Goodlow and Bertha (Neeley) Hart, born on August 13, 1937.
His parents were share croppers along with their uncle & aunt, Corbert and Effie Hart, where they traveled from Texas to Minnesota annually to harvest crops. Later his mother divorced Goodlow and with the children moved to St. Louis where she married Byron E (Mack) Grimsley Sr. Frank was very close to Mack.
Frank was united in marriage to Ernestine Bond July 10, 1959 and they had two children: Linda Rae (Richard) Studer of Shelbina, MO and Judith Lynn Hustermann of Troy, MO. Linda and Judi survive.
In April 1972 he married his soulmate, Barbara L Underwood of St. Louis, MO. Barbara brought 6 children into the marriage: Carrie Underwood of Conroe, TX; Bill (Paulette) Underwood of Norman, OK; Tim (Joyce) Underwood of Centralia, MO; Marty (Tracy) Underwood of Montgomery, TX; Melissa Smoot of Noble, OK; Michelle (Robbie) Wheeler of Noble, OK.
From high school, Frank joined the United States Army where he served from 1954 to 1962. Upon returning home to St Louis, MO he worked in manufacturing for a short time before becoming a Police Officer for the City of St. Louis. Frank loved being a police officer and it was here that he developed lifelong friendships with his coworkers: Jim Matthews, Bob Lewis and several others. Frank was an outgoing person who love to tell a good story and he had many. In the early days he love fishing, camping, boating and hunting. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was such a proud man and loved being with people.
Frank later left the Police Department to pursue a career as an over the road truck driver where he stayed until he retired. After retirement he filled his time tinkering, reading and spending time with family. He spent a lot of time attending baseball games for his grandson. Frank was an outgoing person who was loved by many.
Frank leaves behind his 8 children, 17 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Grandchildren: Lindsay Smith, Sullivan MO; Michael Studer, Clarence MO; Lauren Jackson, Troy MO; : Tiffany McGraw, Wentzville MO; Ryan Hustermann, Troy MO; Courtney Roslien, Moscow Mills, MO; Cheryl McMeans, Conroe TX; Kristen Walston, Conroe TX; Renee Jacobsen, Noble OK; Adam Underwood, Columbia MO; Darin Underwood, Centralia MO; Anthony Underwood, Hallsville MO; Megan Mastrangello, Montgomery TX; Jared Underwood, Conroe TX; Whitney Shultz, Noble OK; Taylor Braden, Slaughterville OK and Derek Underwood, Noble OK. He is also survived by one Sister Valerie (Ron) Vrabel of St. Louis, and many nieces & nephews.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents Goodlow Hart, Bertha and Mack Grimsley; his wife Barbara Hart, his sisters Elizabeth Mulligan, Darline Oligschlager, brother Byron Grimsley Jr.; son-in-law Richard A Studer.
Frank was cremated and requested that no services be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date with immediate family.
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