Savannah-Mr. Leroy E. Harvey, Jr., 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Harvey was born in Savannah to the late Leroy E. Harvey, Sr. & Gertrude Gray Harvey. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Engle C. Harvey; a son, Leroy "Butch" Harvey, III, and a brother, Teddy Harvey. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple, a 50 year member of Solomon's Lodge # 1, a 50 year member of Alee Temple, and a member of the Edgar Mole Chapter of the Eastern Star. He retired from Southern Bell, and was the former co-founder, /co-owner/co-operator and Vice-President of Hargray Telephone. He also served in the National Guard, a volunteer fireman with Hardeeville Fire Department, and a member of the Hardeeville Marine Rescue Squad 2B.
Survivors include his wife, Lana Farris Harvey; children, Ronald Harvey, Sr.( Gay), Yvonne H. Beach (Dennis), Randall G. Harvey, and Cynthia A. Harvey; step-children, Gary P. "Josh" McIntosh (Darla), and Shannon M. Spell (Greg); daughter-in-law, Sybil Harvey; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria Taggart; several nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. October 11, 2015 at the funeral home.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Temple located at 4625 Waters Avenue in Savannah. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 748-2444