Lawrence Howard Hart's Obituary
Lawrence “Larry” Howard Hart, 77, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away Friday December 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Deloris Hart, and brothers Stirling Hart and Douglas Hart.
Lawrence is survived by his wife Marijane Hart (41 years of Marriage), Son: Jason Hart Daughter-In-Law Sandra Johnson Hart; Grand Children Alexander Hart, Kendall McGill, Bradley Hart and Spouse: Ashley Hart; Great Grand Child Leonardo Hart, Daughter: Lindsey Hart Manolache Son-In-Law Augustin Liviu Manolache; Grand Children Ovidiu Manolache, Margret Manolache, Max Manolache, Dallas Manolache and brothers Ronald and Craig Hart.
Lawrence was born in Mexico City, Mexico. His father was an executive with the American Embassy. Lawrence and his brothers grew up in South America. All the brothers spoke Spanish and went to American Preparatory Schools. At age 16 Lawrence moved back to the states and resided in Columbia, Tennessee with his Uncle Cam and Aunt Virginia and attended the Columbia Military Academy. After Graduating from High School Lawrence attended the University of Tennessee and Graduated with a degree in Political Science.
Lawrence then joined the US Army and went to basic training at Fort Knox Armor Training Facility, where he became a tank gunner. Lawrence then attended Officer Training School where he earned his commission as an officer. Lawrence was then assigned and sent to South Korea to serve as a company commander on the DMZ. Lawrence was injured by a shrapnel in his leg while on assignment. Lawrence returned to the states and served the rest of his time on active duty as a Company Commander at Fort Knox. Lawrence was discharged from the Regular Army and proceeded to join the Tennessee National Guard. Lawrence retired from the National Guard as a Major in the Command Staff at Armory Drive in Nashville Tennessee.
After the regular Army, Lawrence attended the University of Tennessee and graduated from Law School and passed the bar exam on the first try. Lawrence’s legal career lasted for 45 years. He worked For the State of Tennessee as a legal representative for the Board of Pharmacy and the Department of Health in Licensing and Monitoring of Pharmacists, Doctors and Nurses. Lawrence then went into private practice and remained in that category for the rest of his career.
Lawrence was also a kind soul and wanted to share the American dream with others. Lawrence and his wife sponsored several immigrants coming into the states with a place to stay, local support, and schooling. He helped immigrants from Cuba, Korea, and China.
Lawrence was elected to the Metro Nashville Davidson County in 1994 to serve the 8th (Inglewood) District. As a Councilman Lawrence served 2 terms and retired from the council in 2002
Lawrence lived in Inglewood for many years and made many improvements to his local community through the Council. Lawrence also made many improvements to the community through land development and preservation of historic sites. Lawrence lived in East Nashville on Holly Street, and Woodland Street. In Edgefield Historic District, Lawrence restored a 2-story historic Victorian Home. Lawrence was an avid remodeler and real estate investor and loved restoring the past and putting his spin on the future. When Lawrence lived in Inglewood, he started a community improvement association and made many improvements to the local area, from entrance signs, beautification projects, preservation of cabins of our original settlers of Nashville to the development of the Home Depot on Gallatin Road.
In his later years Lawrence spent time with his wife and children traveling the world on cruises and excursions. Lawrence went on a total of 25 Cruises ranging from Antarctica, South America, Europe, Panama Canal, Alaska etc. Many miles traveled for this world traveler.
After many years of accomplishments, business and activities, Lawrence retired and moved to Mount Juliet, Tennessee and spent his final years watching football games and spending holidays with his family and deeply loved Dachshund puppies. He was deeply loved and will truly be missed.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on January 13th, 2023, at twelve o'clock in the afternoon, with visitation from ten o'clock in the morning until twelve o'clock in the afternoon beforehand at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN 37216. Mr. Hart will be laid to rest at Spring Hill Cemetery after services have concluded.
Final arrangements for Mr. Hart are entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, "Where Nashville Comes to Remember."
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