Raymond "PeeWee" Earl Hart

Raymond “PeeWee” Earl Hart, 72, of Bear Creek, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.

Raymond was born May 8th, 1952, in Chatham County to the late Herbert and Willie Bivens Hart. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Hilda Berry.

Raymond was a mechanic in the construction field. He enjoyed working on lawnmowers in his spare time. Raymond loved going fishing, watching his wildlife, feeding his birds and squirrels, and planting his flowers. He had a large love of animals in general. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years, Rose Oxidene Hart of the home; his son, Chad Hart and his wife, Hannah of Bear Creek; his grandson, Henry Sawyer; his stepchildren, Mark Hart of Pittsboro, and Crystal Hart of Sanford; his step granddaughter, Leanne Hart; his brother, George Hart of Goldston, and Herman Hart of Bear Creek; and his sister, Joann Hart.

Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, May 5th, 2025, at 12 pm, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Hart family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com