Charles "Charlie" Stephen Hart
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Charles Stephen "Charlie" Hart, 76, of Raleigh, NC, passed away unexpectedly on July 7 at Holden Beach, NC.
Born July 26, 1945, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Charlie's greatest talent was living well. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family. Always an adventurer, he loved domestic and international travel. He found great reward through years of volunteer work for Raleigh Little Theater, where he constructed sets; and WUNC Radio, PBS North Carolina, and Meals on Wheels. Charlie's sharp wit and sense of humor were ever present, especially in his clever puns. Knowing Charlie was to truly understand joie de vivre.
After graduating from Central Catholic High School in Allentown, he joined the US Navy, serving on the USS Enterprise and the USS Barb and the USS Gurnard nuclear submarines. After eight years in the Navy, he launched a long career as a programmer and systems analyst, the majority of which was spent at IBM. During that time, Charlie earned a bachelor's degree in History, with honors, from NC State University. Following retirement from IBM in 2000, he worked at Cornell-Mayo Associates and Measurement Incorporated.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Hillary M. Hebert of Raleigh; stepdaughter, Jill Steffey (Bob) of Raleigh and grandsons, George Steffey and Max Steffey; stepson, Neil Hebert (Bridget May) of San Francisco, CA; siblings, William Hart (Michelle) of Cherryville, PA; John Hart of Allentown; Mary Hart of Allentown, Kathleen Reed of Hope Mills, NC; Ann Danek (Raymond) of Salisbury Township, PA; Thomas Hart (Deborah) of Windsor, CA; Elizabeth Czekner of Allentown; Joseph Hart of Allentown; many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and friends around the world. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and George Hart; and siblings, Michael Hart and Virginia Hart.
Arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary is being drafted and will be posted at bryan-leefuneralhome.com. Condolences may be left at the Bryan-Lee web site, and donations can be made in Charlie's name to the SPCA of Wake County or Meals on Wheels of Wake County.
A service of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh.