Marvin Wiley Hart, 88, of Goldston, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Coventry House of Siler City.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Meroney United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Whittaker officiating.
Mr. Hart was born in Chatham County on January 21, 1933, the son of William Donnie and Pauline Bright Hart. He was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Meroney U.M.C. Marvin was a past President of the Goldston Lions Club and was awarded the Jack Strickland Award. He retired from Collins & Aikman after 46 years of service, then spent his days as a poultry farmer. In addition to his parents, Marvin is preceded in death by his son, Duane Hart, brother, Kirby L. Hart and great granddaughter, Chloe Stevenson.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley Brafford Hart; daughter, Phyllis Hart Pettit of Siler City; son, Gary Hart of Goldston; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren; and sister, Ida H. Smart of Gibsonville.
Memorials may be made to the Goldston Lions Club, P.O. Box 455, Goldston, NC 27252 or the Meroney Church Cemetery Fund, 10568 NC Hwy 902, Bear Creek, NC 27207.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.