Timothy James Hart
“The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight; I have finished my race. I have kept the faith.” — II Timothy 4:6-7.
Timothy James Hart completed his journey in this life on August 2, 2025 at the age of 81. Born to parents Perry and Lillian Hart at Grace Hospital in Detroit, where his older brothers Danny and Teddy were also born. Tim graduated from Union City High School in 1961 and joined the U.S. Navy in November 1961. He was stationed on board the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga CVA-60 in navigation and was discharged in November 1964. After his discharge Tim worked three years for Meijer as a dairy and frozen food manager, then was hired in the plant security department of Fisher Body Kalamazoo and was later promoted to Relief Sgt., from which Tim retired after 28 years, in 1995.
The greatest thing to happen in Tim’s life came on December 21, 1974, when he was convicted by the Holy Spirit of his sinful life, sincerely repented, received Jesus Christ as his Savior, and began his life from there on as a Christian. He served in several capacities in four separate Protestant churches and as a counselor at two Billy Graham Crusades. He also handed out more than 700 “This Was Your Life” Christian Tracts.
In 1988, after a failed first marriage to Jacquie (Miller) Hart, Tim married Tina (Goff) Crozier and gained three stepdaughters; Lisa, Laura, and Angela. Tina retired from MSU in 2009 after 23 years of service and began their retirement enjoying wonderful vacations together.
Tim is survived by his wife Tina; brother, Ted (Bobbi) Hart; stepdaughters, Lisa (Russell) Green, Laura (Michael) Fuller; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by stepdaughter, Angela Crozier; brother, Danny (Karen) Hart; and his parents.
Friends are encouraged to support Tim’s family by sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was Thursday, August 7 from 10:00 a.m. to noon and Funeral following at noon in the gardens of Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, and burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Samaritan’s Purse or The Haven in Battle Creek. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.