Miles Ezra Hart

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, Miles Ezra Hart, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in his home after battling cancer while surrounded by his loving family members. His family often referred to him as 'Ez," but most knew him by Miles. He was born and raised in Parma, Missouri, on August 6, 1940, to parents Roosevelt and Sylvia (Ramsey) Hart. On April 14, 1961, he married Wanda Louise Morrow-Hart, and they raised two children, Scott and Ginger. Miles joined the navy in 1960 where he was a boilerman, and was stationed in California on the aircraft carrier, USS Ranger, where he served a total of four years. He later graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy in Frankfort, KY on April 10, 1967, and retired as "Detective Sergeant" in July of 1988, after twenty one years of service. Miles further served the Commonwealth of Kentucky as Henderson County Jailer and Jailer Elect from March 1997 to August, 2005. After retiring from the state police, Miles had a passion for intricate woodworking and created detailed wooden miniatures of steam engine locomotives, ships, farm equipment, and automobiles. He painstakingly carved each and every piece down to the smallest of pieces, the size of toothpicks. They were often displayed at art shows where many could admire and purchase his rare carved pieces. He was especially known for his quick wit, his infectious laughter, and most of all, his jokes and storytelling. In fact, up until his last day, he was sharing humor with all of those around him. Miles was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and Sylvia Hart, and siblings Lucy Bennett, Hank Hart, Vera Ross, Clarice Goldsmith, and Ruth Jennings. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, his two children-son, Scott (Cindy) Hart; daughter, Ginger (Robert) Hornbrook; grandchildren-Rachel Hart-Bubnis, Matthew Hart, Michael Hart, and Addilyn Hornbrook; sister, Helen Hart-McClintick; and many in laws, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1 PM, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home located at 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray, KY 42071. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1 PM at the same location. All friends and family are invited to attend. Online condolences may be left at www.imesfh.com The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home and Crematory, downtown Murray, is in charge of arrangements.