Aubrey Neal Hart was born on Oct. 26, 1932, to Ruth Royals and Alvin Hart Sr. in a rural Covington County community.
He passed away in his home at 4:30 a.m. on July 23, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a younger brother, Alvin Hart Jr.; and loving wife, Earnestine Moore Hart.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Thalon Hobbs of Clear Springs, Texas; granddaughter, Amanda Earnestine Hobbs of Mobile; brother and sister-in-law, Jess and Pat Hart of Montgomery; sister and brother-in-law, Jim and Ann Wise of Enterprise; and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by several close special friends, including: Sandy Hossack, Ron Hixon (young son), Dale Riley (eldest son) as well as numerous other friends.
Neal was a member of the Paxton Ruritan Club, Chamber of Commerce and Florala Historical Society, where he shared his love for grilling and fellowship during their numerous functions.
He enjoyed meeting and working with many wonderful friends he met through his love of farming.
Funeral services were held on Sun., July 26, at Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. James Pickron and the Rev. Mark Cooper officiating.