Michael Harvey

Husband, father, patriot and businessman, Michael John Harvey, Jr., 81, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 9, 2007. Born May 27, 1926 in Dallas, Texas, he is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Wilhelmina Harvey (MIMY) of Dallas; his children, James Harvey and wife Cindy of Houston, Texas, Aleida Falkiner and Husband Stephen of Sydney, Australia, Nancy Blomdahl and Husband William of Tyler, John Harvey and wife Lori of Tyler, Elizabeth Clyde and Husband Nelson Clyde IV of Tyler and Michael Harvey III and wife Deborah of Dallas; grandchildren Ryan and Kristin Harvey, Tempe Thurman, Sophie Thomas, Richard Falkiner, Emily Falkiner, Elizabeth Spivey, Amanda Blomdahl, Bryce Harvey, Sarah, Cal, Rachel and James Clyde, Justin and Meagan Harvey; and several great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. Mike moved to Tyler, Texas as an infant with his parents, Michael John Harvey, Sr. and Francis Sledge Harvey, who preceded him in death; he is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Sledge Harvey. Raised in Tyler, He went on to Kemper Military School and College followed by enrollment at Texas A&M University where during his freshman year he answered his country's calling and joined the U.S. Navy, from 1944 to 1946, serving in the Pacific theatre, with duty at Guam, Okinawa and the high seas. After serving his country as part of the "Greatest Generation", Mike continued his education at Southern Methodist University receiving a degree in business administration. He was also an Alumni of the Harvard business management program. After service with his Father's company, Tyler Pipe and Foundry, Mike was once again called to serve his country and the Republican Party by successfully assisting Senator John Tower as his campaign manager for thirteen east Texas counties. After a close but unsuccessful run of his own at District No. 3, for U.S. congress in East Texas, Mike went on to be an integral part of establishing and invigorating the Republican Party in Texas. In addition to his commitment to conservative causes, he built a successful Oil & Gas exploration company, displaying the same leadership with selfless dedication to not only the growth of his own company, but to the welfare of the industry as a whole. Of all his attributes, however, his complete loyalty to his family, friends, employees and ideals was always front and center and paramount in any decision or action he took. A private funeral service will be held at Stewart Family Funeral home chapel at 2:00 PM, Wednesday September 12, 2007 in Tyler Texas. Visitation, open to all, will be Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM also at Stewart Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler Texas. For more information or to express condolences, visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com.

Michael Harvey

May 27, 1926 - September 9, 2007