Timmy “Curly” Lee Hart, 58
Timmy “Curly” Hart, 58, died Monday, May 9, at home following a diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
He leaves behind his wife of almost 38 years, Debbie (Harger) Hart, whom he married on October 21, 1978 in Grants, New Mexico; daughters, Jennifer (Bart) Gilmore of Huntingburg and Jessica Hart of Illinois; nine grandchildren, Dusty and Joshua Riggle of Washington, Ind., Jonny Noble of Ill., Alecia, Caleb, Tomas, Gavin, Peytan and Brayden Gilmore of Huntingburg; sister, Linda Ludwig of Mesa, Ariz.; second mom, Norma Hart of Washington, Ind.; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Lininiger; father, Richard Hart; brother, Jerry Ramos and sister, Dee Arce.
Curly was born in Illinois and raised in Arizona. He earned his diploma while serving in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Colorado and later Germany. He supported his family as a hard rock miner in the western states before moving to Indiana. He became a professionally licensed plumber and pipe-fitter where he worked for Buchanan Mechanical in Washington and later became a member of UA Local 136 in Evansville. After retirement, he enjoyed working in his woodshop. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. Most of all her loved the Lord and spending time with his close family.
There will be no services at this time. A private scattering of ashes will take place upon his wife’s death. Their ashes will be joined and set free at The Superstition Mountains, where they began their life together.
My condolences to the family. Tim was my uncle, brother to my father Jerry, my Aunt Linda, and Aunt Dee. Though I did not grow up around this side of my family it hurts my heart for his dear wife, daughters, and grandchildren. May God hold you all tight in his arms and give you the strength and peace you need to remain strong in him and also in each other. My love to you all. ??
Cousin Tim, I didn’t get to see you often but will always cherish the memories of the times we were together. I’m so grateful you attended my dad’s memorial service and I’m certain you’re with him and my brother catching up at a favorite fishing hole. I know my dad always thought the world of you. My heart goes out to the loved ones left behind until we meet again in eternal life. Love you and rest in peace until we meet again.
I worked with Tim for a few years at Buchanans. We became friends and enjoyed fishing together. My best memory of him was when we were fishing in a boat at Montgomery Lake. I felt the boat shaking and I turned around and Tim was in waste high water standing. I said what are you doing. He said he tried to stand up and fell out. He always blamed me for paddling the boat out from under neath him and making him fall out. We would always laugh about that day. Gonna miss seeing him around. RIP my friend. Prayers for his family. Steve Bateman
Oh Steve, I remember that story! So funny. He always said stuff like that. Thank you for the story!! I will share it with the others! You were one of Dad’s first friends when we moved to Indiana.
JENNIFER
Yes he was a good friend. We had lost touch there for awhile but always thought of him. So sorry for your loss. Hope everyone is doing ok. Keep in touch
I was able to reconnect with Timmy at Aunt Helens funeral, it had been over 32 years since I had last seen him. My kids got to meet someone from my life that I loved as a child. He was a very special caring person. I lost contact with him again after sending a few years of Christmas cards and notes. I wish his family peace as they prepare to console each other. Love you Timmy. I know when my time comes Tim and John and
Mom and the rest of the family will be there ready to greet me, God Bless our family and keep us strong in the hard times. Little Gayla Jean