Charles "Wick" Hart

US AIR FORCE CHARLES “WICK” HART TRAVELERS REST, SC Charles Wilkie “Wick” Hart, 78, of Travelers Rest, died Friday, June 27, 2008, of Parkinson Disease at Laurel Baye Healthcare in Greenville. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Henry Earl and Lora Irene Hawkins Hart. Mr. Hart served in the US Air Force from 1951-1955. He graduated from North Greenville Junior College and Furman University. Mr. Hart was a coach and high school teacher. He taught and coached at Dacusville High School, Berea High School, James F. Byrnes High School and retired in 1986 from Wren High School. After retirement he was a volunteer at the Sears Shelter Senior Action where he taught dancing. Mr. Hart was a Golden Glove Boxer for South Carolina during the late forties and boxed for the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1954. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his two children: John Earl Hart of Travelers Rest and Jeanne Elizabeth Hart of Greenville; three sisters: Earline Roberts and husband Charles, Irene Kelly and husband Pete, and Frankie Edwards; one brother: Scot Hart and wife Jane of Easley; five grandchildren: Brandy Hart Amidon and husband Steven of Travelers Rest, Melissa Hart of Greenville, Russell Westenhaver of Spartanburg, C.J. Westenhaver and wife Megan of Greer and Riley Hart of Dallas, Texas; and three great-grandchildren: Jacob and Jordan Amidon and Jack Edward Westenhaver. Surviving also is his special friend, caregiver and dance partner Trudy Sanders of Anderson. He was predeceased by two sons: Ronald David Hart and Charles Nelson Hart; four brothers: Theron Hart, Bryan Hart, Boyce Hart and Don Hart. “A very special thank you to the people at Laurel Baye for their special care and support during Mr. Harts stay.” John and Jonell Private graveside services for the immediate family will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. at Grandview Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary. The family will be at their mother’s; Jonell Thacker Hart, 5 Brookside Dr., Travelers Rest. The brother and sisters will be at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to the church or charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.thehowzemortuary.com. The Howze Mortuary and Cremation Service, Travelers Rest, is in charge of arrangements. (864)834-8051.

Charles "Wick" Hart

October 4, 1929 - June 27, 2008