Earl Virgil Hart

Earl Virgil Hart

Earl Virgil “Bud” Hart, 77, of Williamstown, passed away December 17, 2025, in Parkersburg, WV. He was born on July 7, 1948, in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Earl and Mable Uppole Hart.

Earl was a dedicated working man with a strong work ethic. He was currently working for Emerson Bowling Lanes for the last 25 years and previously with Stork Bakery. He was a US Army veteran and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Tom) Grogg of Belpre, Sherrie (Roy) Shingleton of Parkersburg; step-children, Kimberly (Doug) Pickrell of Waverly, Ronald (Melissa) Ward of Burgaw, NC; five grandchildren, Andrew (Tess) Grogg, Rachel (Alex) Perry, Latasha (Matthew) Browne, Brittney (Tyler) McIntire, Cody Shingleton; eight great grandkids; seven step-grandchildren; two brothers, Terry (Ann) Hart of Barlow and Rick Hart of Parkersburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Kent Hart; second wife, Carol Hart and one brother, Jim Hart.

Funeral services will be Tuesday 11:00 am at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Major Angela Repass officiating.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be held Monday 5-8 pm at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.