Merrill D. Hart

Merrill D. Hart passed away suddenly at his home in Alexandria, Kentucky on May 15, 2015.  Merrill was born July 12, 1941 in Bath County, Kentucky to Jesse A. Hart and Thelma L. Wood Hart.  He is preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Alvin Hart.  He was beloved by his wife of almost 50 years, Elaine J. Slayback Hart; daughter, Cindy (Jim) Maren; son, Dan (Molly) Hart; grandchildren, Zachary Hart, Anna Maren, Alaina Hart and Cate Maren; step-grandchildren,  Jude and Seth Bertinato; 5 sisters, Delores (William) McLaurine, twin sister Bonnie (Paul) Robinson, Joyce Reynolds, Tish (Roy) Dorsey, and Sherry (Bill) Murray; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Merrill was the owner of Hart Plumbing Company for over 30 years and a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  He enjoyed working, watching Westerns, talking to people, making candy, and spending time with his family.  His family will treasure their memories of him, especially his Big Heart, steadfastness and sense of humor.  Visitation will be from 4-8pm, Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be Friday, May 22, 2015 beginning at 11am at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 11212 Lees Road, Alexandria, KY 41001. Burial to follow at Alexandria Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.