William “Bill” DeHart

William “Bill” DeHart, 74, of Webster, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2022.

A native born and raised in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Winfred and Grace DeHart.

Bill was a proud US Air Force Veteran having served in Viet Nam, where he earned a Bronze Star.  He then became a US Park Ranger serving in the following locations; Smoky Mountains National Park, The Everglades in Florida, The Statue of Liberty in New York and finally Canaveral National Seashore in Florida. He enjoyed woodworking and loved building different items. He also loved to cook, at his Church, Cullowhee Baptist Church and also at the VFW in Daytona, Florida. He also enjoyed his time as a Shriner.

He is survived by his wife Carol Riser DeHart

Son- Will DeHart of Springfield, Ill

3 Daughters; Michelle (Brian) Collier of Falls Church, VA

                        April Riser of Falls Church, VA

                        Eva (Gama) Romero of Webster, NC

4 Grandchildren

Sisters- Ethel (Dan) Bassford of Kissimmee, Fla

              Marie (Jerry) McClure of Franklin, NC

3 Nephews and a niece also survive

A Memorial Service was held 3:00 PM Wednesday January 19, 2022 in the chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services.

In lieu of flowers donations in Bill’s name can be made to; Office of Budget Execution - Donations, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW Washington, DC, 20240