Gary Wayne Hart of Leawood, Kansas died March 13, 2018 at the age of 75. Gary was born to Arthur Joseph Hart and Willa Mae Millsap on July 20, 1942 in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Mesquite High School in 1960 where he served as student body president. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from George Washington University in 1968.

In 1960, Gary began a distinguished career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As head of the organized crime division of the Kansas City FBI office in the late 1970’s, Gary was the lead agent in the landmark organized crime case “Operation Strawman” that has been depicted in numerous books, documentaries and films. After retiring from the FBI as an Inspector in 1993 Gary earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas in 1995. He operated a solo practice until his death.    

He is survived by his wife Constance, daughter Christina Hess and husband Arthur, son John and wife Kimberly and six grandchildren; Lauren, Eleanor, John Michael “Jack”, Clyde, Gabriel and Edward “Teddy.” His sisters, Janet Mott and Lea Ann Baker, also survive Gary. His son, Joseph Ward Hart preceded him in death in 2014.

A memorial service celebrating Gary’s life will be held at 11:30 AM March 29, 2018 at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114.

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