Kim Alan Hart, 71, of Bethpage, TN, formerly of Portland, IN. passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at High Point Health in Gallatin, TN. He was born on Thursday, December 23, 1954, in Decatur, IN. Kim was a 1973 graduate of Portland High School. He worked for Sheller Globe in Portland, spent 17 years as a diesel mechanic working for Straley Garage and Jay Petroleum. Kim drove semi for First Fleet and McCormick Trucking in Tennessee. He was a member of the Portland Moose. Kim was a handy guy and could fix anything. He enjoyed fishing, his dog, Ambur, and was a pilot who loved to fly.

Kim will be sadly missed by his daughter, Kim (Mark) Hart-Paxson, Eaton, IN, grandchildren, Lauren (Crom) Patterson, Hartford City, IN, and Katherine (Nolan) Clark, Rochester, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Jess and Joan (Downing) Hart, and brother, Richard "Rod" Hart.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of Kim’s family.

Preferred memorials may be made to the Jay Co. Humane Society 1376 W. Votaw St. Portland, IN. 47371

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com