Wesley Edgar Hart

Wesley E. Hart, 105, was called to glory on July 3, 2024. He was born on January 3,1919 in Schenectady, NY and married Agnes, his beloved wife of 75 years, on October 3, 1942. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Kathy (Wakeman) and Lynne (Dyer) and her husband Bob. His one grandchild, Todd (Walton), with his wife Maria (Battista), blessed him with 4 great grandchildren; Samantha, Wesley, Josie and Emily, all of whom he was infinitely proud.

His outlook on life was shaped by the Great Depression and his service in WWII, making him a signature member of the Greatest Generation. He served in the US Army from 1941 to 1946 and earned a Bronze Star for his service during the Battle of the Bulge. In a 2020 Pittsboro ceremony he was conferred the French Legion of Honor by the Consul General of France. His witness of the atrocities committed by the Nazis were documented in his self-published book, WWII In My Words

Following the war, Wes returned to his hometown and for 32 years worked for the General Electric Company in the Steam Turbine and Generator department. He loved Jesus, his family, his country and his summer home in the Adirondack Mountains. He was generous of his time and talents and loved to work on his favorite projects. Notorious for concocting elaborate pranks, he endlessly amused and delighted his family and friends. No one expected less as he gave unselfishly throughout his life.  Wes will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service is planned for Friday, July 12 at 11:00 AM, New Salem Church, 5030 Old Graham Road, Pittsboro, NC. He will be interred with his wife in the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Salem Church building fund.

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the hart family.