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Willis Eugene Hart

June 6, 1948 — September 8, 2024

Martinez, GA

Willis Eugene Hart

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Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Willis Eugene Hart, 76.

Willis “Gene” was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star among many other commendations for his service. Willis worked at the VA Hospital as a locksmith. Willis enjoyed hunting, fishing, and assisting other veterans, but most of all he loved his family.

Family members include his son: Virgil E. Hart (Jennifer); grandchildren: Cody Boynton (Carson), Virgil A. Hart, Kelsey Boynton, Cayden Hart and Jamielyn Ward. He was preceded in death by his son: James Hart; parents: Virgil and Carla Hart; brother: Jimmy Hart and sister: Wanda Wilkes.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Todd Brazell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 www.woundedwarriors.org or to The VFW Post 12190, 4290 Triangle Industrial Drive, Evans, GA, Georgia 30809.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com


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Visitation

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907

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Memorial Service

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907

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