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Aug 5th, 1933 - Aug 21st, 2014Services will be held in Ringling, Oklahoma
Gerald David “Bugsy” Hart, age 81, of Flora, Illinois formerly of Ringling, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his home in Flora.
Gerald was born August 5, 1933 in Evansville, Indiana to Thomas and Mary Lou (Swander) Hart. He married Helen Victoria Besherse on February 25, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2012. Gerald worked in sales at Wilson Motors in Flora for 15 years and later went on to carpentry work in Oklahoma. He served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, was a past member of Flora Elks, and was of the Baptist faith. Gerald and Helen enjoyed traveling to quilt shows in different parts of the country.
Surviving is 4 children: Larry Dale (Janet) Hart of Oklahoma City, OK, Gerald Ray Hart of Ardmore, OK, Brenda (Bill) Lusk of Flora, and Sherry Lynn (George) Zimmerman of Eldorado, AR; along with 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother, and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be conducted in Ringling, Oklahoma with burial in the Ringling Cemetery. Local arrangements were handled by Frank & Bright Funeral Home. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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I'm very sorry for your loss. God bless.
Brenda, Sherry, Larry, and Gerald Ray. We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God be with each of you and your families as you go through this trying time. I'm sure he is happy now that he has rejoined Helen, whom he missed so much. Rest In Peace friend.
We are so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you!
Brenda & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. We hope and pray that God will comfort and bless each of you and that you will draw upon all the fond memories you have of your father/grandfather to help you through the days ahead.
To the family: We are saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. We knew him affectionately as "Bugsy" when he worked at Wilson Motors. Both he and Helen were good friends then. Your loss is ours also.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Brenda I remember him when you all lived on the corner by the high school. Prayers your way.
Brenda & Family: We didn't know your parents well but we really appreciated their opening their home to Ryan when he and Brad were at Ft. Sill. Our thoughts are with you.
Larry, your classmates, both near and far, send our condolences to you at the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry, I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family, and your siblings and their families. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. May you somehow find peace in this time of sorrow.
Bugs was a good friend! I often remember the good times Jon and I and your Mom and Dad had. I'm thinking os all of you at this sad time.
Keeping your family in prayer.
Sorry to hear of your dad passing. Many prayers and hugs during this difficult time.
Larry and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May God send his comforting peace to you all at this time.
Thinking of you and your family. Memories are wonderful.
Thinking of you and your family at these times of sadness. Prayers sent your way in the way that you may find comfort and peace. He will forever be in your heart and watching from the heavens above.
Sherry - my thoughts are with you and your family. I always enjoyed the time I spent at your house and your folks were always so nice. Thinking of you.
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