Hobart "Bart" D. Eppard , of Moscow Mills, MO, passed away on April 5, 2026 at his home.. He  was born on  March 27, 1942 in Cameron, MO to Lloyd and Iva (Edwards) Eppard. Bart  attended the local schools with his siblings.  After he graduated, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy,  served honorably for four years and participated in the Naval Blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Bart and Donna ( Martin) were united in marriage on June 22, 1996.. Bart  worked at LCMC as the Director of Maintenance since 1976  and never missed a day of work. He volunteered for the Moscow Mills Fire Dept and was the Assistant Chief. Bart was an Alderman for the City of Moscow Mills   After Bart retired, he decided to learn Spanish, he and Donna went on a trip to Mexico, so he could try out his skills. He joked about watching "Dora the Explorer " and he got his Reader's Digest in Spanish.  He loved to fish and passed that love on to his children and  grandchildren. Bart was an avid reader and talented musician; he could play the guitar and banjo. He was a skilled woodworker and made many family heirlooms; cedar chests and rocking horses.

Bart is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Eppard of Moscow Mills, MO,  his beloved children: Linda Kittinger of Shiloh, IL, Penny  Rahmier of Willow Springs, MO , Becky (Kirk) Rose of  Daphne, AL;  grandchildren: Nic, Lisa, Alex, Adam, Andrew and Anthony;  five great-grandchildren, Mia, Lyla, Sophia, Carlaline and Xavier; his siblings Jerry (Betty) Eppard of Troy, MO, Bonnie Bufford of Moscow Mills, MO, many other nieces, nephews,  other relatives and friends.

He  was preceded in death by his parents,  Lloyd and Iva Eppard, his  son, Kevin Eppard, two brothers, Zeke and Mike, and his first wife, Doris Eppard.

Visitation - Friday, April 10, 2026 from 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. . at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379, 636-528-8244.

Funeral- Saturday, April 11, 2026  at 11 a.m.. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379. Pastor Kelly Hardcastle to officiate.

Interment- Highland Prairie Cemetery in Old Monroe, MO

Memorials- American Cancer Society  c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com