Barry Lee Hart
October 20, 1947 — August 21, 2016
Barry Lee Hart, age 68, of Paducah passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, in his home.
He was born October 20, 1947, in Lancaster, PA. and attended J.P. Mcaskey High School. He joined the Army in 1965 and served two tours in Vietnam with the Army 173rd Airborne Brigade. He married Patricia Hart in 1968 and made Paducah home in 1975. He was retired from Southside Machine Shop and was a member of the VFW and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Surviving are his son, Timothy M. Hart of Helena, Alabama; and daughter, Jacquelyn Sturdivant and husband, James T. Jr.; three grandchildren, Romelo Wilson, James T. Sturdivant III, and Truelee Trinity Patricia-Jade Sturdivant of Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
Barry was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Lee Hart; mother Jean Hart and father Paul Clerico of Lancaster, PA.
A memorial service will be held starting at 12 noon August 27, 2016, at Lindsey Funeral Home, Paducah, KY. Visitation to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lindsey Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Paducah Post or your local post in honor of Barry.
A strong and proud man, hero and friend to many, not to be messed with, who took no guff and provided for and protected his family at all costs, loving and generous to those close to him.
Online memorials may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com