Donald O'Neal "Boodley" Hart

Donald ONeal Boodley Hart, 75, flew home with the angels on February 12, 2015.

He was born October 27, 1939 to the late Herbert Russell Hart and Annie Maude White Hart of Emporia Va. He loved music of all kinds but especially blues and rock. He also loved to fly airplanes with his brother Sherman Hart. Boodley was loved by many and loved many unconditionally; he is and will be missed and remembered forever. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Sherman Hart of Virginia Beach, Va.; H. Russell Hart, Jr. of Richmond, Va.; sisters Hazel Ramsey of Ashland, Va.; Shirley Norwood of Emporia, Va.; Nancy Hart of Georgia; and Jean H. Hammond of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Boodley resided at 111 Gardner Dr. in Roanoke Rapids with his niece Barbara Pearson and husband Benny. He was a beloved uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to many. He was closest to his great niece Andrea Pearson and her children Alijah Hamilton and Nolyn Pearson; her great nephew Marcus Pearson and wife Misty and their children Dustin, Morgan, and Jordon. He loved his family to no end. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Donald Hart memorial fund c/o Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service 507 Hwy. 158 West Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.