William Howard Hart, Sr., 81, was born on December 8, 1932 to the late Parfine and the late Churchill Hart.

Howard, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Charles County public school system. He worked for CRM Construction in Calvert County, Maryland. After retirement from CRM, he came back home to reside in Chicamuxen, Maryland.

Howard was a devout Dallas Cowboys fan; he loved working in his yard, watching TV, spending time with his buddies, Derrick Gray, George Campbell, Royce (Smat) Milstead, Mack Washington and he especially loved his baby and sidekick "Slim" the dog.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Howard Hart, Jr., daughter, Wanda; brothers, Churchill, Russell, Thomas, Robert and Clifton Hart, and sister Thelma Hart.

He leaves to cherish his memories; daughter, Viola; sisters, Constance Kingberry (John); Helen Gutrick (Charles); Parline Campbell (George); brother, Chester, and a very special and devoted friend Jennifer Dorsey. He is also survived by grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

His viewing will be held from 9:30am until time Service 10:30am on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment, Alexandria Chapel United Methodist Church, Indian Head, MD 20640.

Arrangements provided by Thornton Funeral Home.