Gerald Kenneth Hart

Gerald Kenneth Hart, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia, entered the gates of Heaven in the early hours of Friday, April 3, 2026, singing praises as he met Jesus face to face.

Born on March 23, 1937, in Banks County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Will Hart and Josephine Dodd Hart. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a dedicated worker for many years at Mount Vernon Mills and was a faithful attendee of Yonah Congregational Holiness Church.

Kenneth was known as a willing worker during his time on earth, and he received his greatest blessing when he met the One who died for him. Though his family will miss him deeply, the legacy he leaves behind will live on forever in their hearts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Geraldine McElhannon Hart; infant son, Kenneth Kevin Hart; son, Jeff Hart; brothers, Roe, Nathaniel, Archie, and Lionel; and sisters, Winnie, Hazel, and Lucille.

Survivors include his daughters, Tamari Hill (Bradley) and Stephanie Michelle Herring (Kim); four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and his beloved furbaby, Chloe.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Rev. Leon Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Level Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

An online guest registry is available for the Hart family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.