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Celebrating the life of

Gary Lee Harvey

August 06, 1944 - December 21, 2015

Gary Lee Harvey

ELLABELL, GA – Gary Lee Harvey, 71, joined our Father in Heaven December 21, 2015 at 3:24 PM, surrounded by his wife, brother, children, and grandchildren. Gary was born August 6, 1944 in Statesboro, GA, living in Savannah for most of his life before moving to Ellabell, GA.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Carpenters Union, Local 256. In 1980, along with his brother David Harvey, he co-founded L & H Welding which they operated until his death.

Surviving are his wife, Wendy Harvey, of Ellabell; his son, Brian Cooper, of Pooler, GA; his daughter and son-in-law, Lynette and Mark Ward, of Savannah, GA; his daughter, Shannon Harvey, of Ellabell, GA; his daughter and son-in-law, Linzi and Chris Archer, of Guyton, GA; as well as his pride and joy, eleven grandchildren, Cody Pennington, Lakelyn, Ian, Asher, and Anders Ward, McKinley, Mallory, and Madison Dowd, and Addie, Laney, and Avery Archer.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. The interment, with full military honors, will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Georgia Chapter, 2625 Cumberland Pkwy., Suite 205, Atlanta, GA 30339 or to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

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Gary was my father. He taught me what it takes to make a living and survive along with morals. Life is not always fair and I will always wish we had more time together. You were a real man and I will always carry the things you taught me in my heart and everything I do till the day we are together again. I LOVE you Gary and you will never be forgotten. Thank you Sir I Love you forever

- Brian Cooper (Gary Brian Harvey), Pooler , Ga

May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow and loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Michael Claxton, Savannah, GA

Wendy,I am so sad to hear about Gary. He was always so good and helpful over the last 30 years that I've known you both, and his parents.He always had a nice word, or a funny story, and he was so hard working, no matter what. I will be thinking of you, and keeping you in my prayers.

- Debbie Bell, Savannah, Ga

Gary Harvey thought he owned the town and most people in it. He had a story about everyone. Some stories true....most stories not true. But it was more fun listening to the made up ones because you had a great story about us all. We met at Roy's Restaurant (about 1964, on Montgomery St) when I was a 14 year old carhop delivering hamburgers to your blue 55 Chevy and Carlton Thames was always with you. I Always got a 50cent tip. Gary, You are already missed. Your children are blessed with their own families and they have Wendy. MJH See you soon,

- M Hillis, Pooler, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gary was a great man and he will be missed. May God give y'all strength thru these tough times.

- Leo D. Peloquin, Savannah , GA

So sorry for your loss. Wendy, you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Buddy&Teresa Davis, Ellabell, Ga

So very sorry for your loss Wendy and family.

- John Crosby, Savannah, Ga

Lynette and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May the Lord give to strength in the days ahead and may your memories comfort you as you remember your dad. Love, Jody and Kim Lanier

- Jody and Kim Lanier , Savannah, Ga

Dearest David so sorry for your loss I have known you and Gary so many years I know you will miss him. Just remember he's with God now and is not sick and hopefully we will see him again sincerely Bubba and Brenda Spearman

- Bubba and brenda spearman, Bloomingdale, Ga

My deepest condolences to the Harvey family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hears be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces(Isaiah 25:8).

- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.

My deepest condolences to the Harvey family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hears be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces(Isaiah 25:8).

- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.

So sorry for your loss Wendy and the family. Gary will be missed. I'm just glad I had the pleasure of hanging out with him for many years and having such a good time and learning some of his knowledge around the shop. We are keeping you in our pryers at this difficult time and if there's anything we can do just give us a call. RIP Gary (POPS)!!

- Alan Waters and Family, Savannah, Ga.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harvey family. RIP in peace Gary.

- Richard & Mary Lee Thompson, Richmond Hill, GA

So sorry for your loss, We are praying for your family.

- Edward &Elaine Smith and E.L.Smith, Ellabell, Ga

I can't remember a time that you're cracking a joke or making people laugh. Some of the best Christmases was with you and our family. I'll never forget your Uncle Gary and always love you.

- Tiffany Davis Diehl, Jacksonville , NC

Sorry to hear about GARY l didn't know he was sick until about a few months ago. So GARY been on my mind I pray for him and that he turned his life over to the Lord. I know it's to late know to say good buys now. So it's really important to keep in touch with your friends and love ones. My prayers are with family and friends now . Children and grandkids also. May God be with you all . Ladine

- LADINE wulf , Mims, Fl.

Shannon I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. If you ever need anyone to talk to - I'm here. The pain of losing a parent never goes away but you'll learn to deal with it day by day. Your family is my prayers!

- Jennifer Saxon, Bloomingdale, Ga

I'm so sorry for your loss,, god gained another Angel. Can't say enough on how much Gary influenced me and so many things he taught me about life.. It was a great honor and pleasure to have had him in my life. Will always cherish the memories and moments spent with him!!!!

- Mike priestee, Jacksonville , nc

Gary was my father. He taught me what it takes to make a living and survive along with morals. Life is not always fair and I will always wish we had more time together. You were a real man and I will always carry the things you taught me in my heart and everything I do till the day we are together again. I LOVE you Gary and you will never be forgotten. Thank you Sir I Love you forever

- Brian Cooper (Gary Brian Harvey), Pooler , Ga

May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow and loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Michael Claxton, Savannah, GA

Wendy,I am so sad to hear about Gary. He was always so good and helpful over the last 30 years that I've known you both, and his parents.He always had a nice word, or a funny story, and he was so hard working, no matter what. I will be thinking of you, and keeping you in my prayers.

- Debbie Bell, Savannah, Ga

Gary Harvey thought he owned the town and most people in it. He had a story about everyone. Some stories true....most stories not true. But it was more fun listening to the made up ones because you had a great story about us all. We met at Roy's Restaurant (about 1964, on Montgomery St) when I was a 14 year old carhop delivering hamburgers to your blue 55 Chevy and Carlton Thames was always with you. I Always got a 50cent tip. Gary, You are already missed. Your children are blessed with their own families and they have Wendy. MJH See you soon,

- M Hillis, Pooler, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gary was a great man and he will be missed. May God give y'all strength thru these tough times.

- Leo D. Peloquin, Savannah , GA

So sorry for your loss. Wendy, you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Buddy&Teresa Davis, Ellabell, Ga

So very sorry for your loss Wendy and family.

- John Crosby, Savannah, Ga

Lynette and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May the Lord give to strength in the days ahead and may your memories comfort you as you remember your dad. Love, Jody and Kim Lanier

- Jody and Kim Lanier , Savannah, Ga

Dearest David so sorry for your loss I have known you and Gary so many years I know you will miss him. Just remember he's with God now and is not sick and hopefully we will see him again sincerely Bubba and Brenda Spearman

- Bubba and brenda spearman, Bloomingdale, Ga

My deepest condolences to the Harvey family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hears be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces(Isaiah 25:8).

- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.

My deepest condolences to the Harvey family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hears be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces(Isaiah 25:8).

- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.

So sorry for your loss Wendy and the family. Gary will be missed. I'm just glad I had the pleasure of hanging out with him for many years and having such a good time and learning some of his knowledge around the shop. We are keeping you in our pryers at this difficult time and if there's anything we can do just give us a call. RIP Gary (POPS)!!

- Alan Waters and Family, Savannah, Ga.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harvey family. RIP in peace Gary.

- Richard & Mary Lee Thompson, Richmond Hill, GA

So sorry for your loss, We are praying for your family.

- Edward &Elaine Smith and E.L.Smith, Ellabell, Ga

I can't remember a time that you're cracking a joke or making people laugh. Some of the best Christmases was with you and our family. I'll never forget your Uncle Gary and always love you.

- Tiffany Davis Diehl, Jacksonville , NC

Sorry to hear about GARY l didn't know he was sick until about a few months ago. So GARY been on my mind I pray for him and that he turned his life over to the Lord. I know it's to late know to say good buys now. So it's really important to keep in touch with your friends and love ones. My prayers are with family and friends now . Children and grandkids also. May God be with you all . Ladine

- LADINE wulf , Mims, Fl.

Shannon I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. If you ever need anyone to talk to - I'm here. The pain of losing a parent never goes away but you'll learn to deal with it day by day. Your family is my prayers!

- Jennifer Saxon, Bloomingdale, Ga

I'm so sorry for your loss,, god gained another Angel. Can't say enough on how much Gary influenced me and so many things he taught me about life.. It was a great honor and pleasure to have had him in my life. Will always cherish the memories and moments spent with him!!!!

- Mike priestee, Jacksonville , nc

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200