Earl Hart Jr. known to many as "Ray" was born December 21, 1946, to Earl and Arvealen Hart in Bristow, Oklahoma.  He departed this life June 25, 2022, at the age of 75.

Earl was a lifelong Bristow area resident.  He attended Bristow Public Schools. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He also served in the Oklahoma National Guard. He was currently employed at CompSource Mutual, as a security guard in Tulsa. Earl was the oldest of nine children. He loved being "on the go". Whether he was just going for a ride into town to pick up the daily paper or go sit and drink coffee at the city lake, you would rarely find him sitting idle. He also enjoyed fishing and barbecuing.

Earl leaves to cherish his memory two loving daughters, Dr. Ronda Kirkby (SgtMaj USMC) and Tia Hart.  Grandchildren Lacrecia and Tyler. To include his stepchildren whom, he loved as his own, Donald Wells, Ronald Wells, Yolanda Hester, and Rodney Hester. Three brothers, Steve, Harvey and Rudell; as well as, one sister, Brenda Scaife.  In addition, a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Shirley Hart-Wells, his parents, four brothers, Danny, Scotty, Kevin, Bruce, and stepdaughter Lynn Wells.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00AM, Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Trinity Baptist Church.