Raymond Harvey,

Dr. Raymond Chesterfield Harvey, Jr. went to be with our Lord on October 23, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on December 14, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Harvey, Sr. of Tyler, Texas. Dr. Harvey will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his children, daughter Mary G. Harvey and son Raymond C. Harvey III, daughter-in-law Carol Minton Harvey, and his beloved grandchildren, Grace, Harrison, and Hallie, all of Dallas, Texas. In Tyler, Dr. Harvey leaves behind many other loved ones, including his best friends, Mary and Cary Wofford and his devoted dog Parker. Dr. Harvey was called "Daddy Ray" by his grandchildren, and indeed, he was a father figure to many. He was first and foremost, a man of God. He pastored many area churches for over 49 years, including Hopewell Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Bullard, and First Baptist Winnsboro. Those who heard him speak will always remember his beautiful resounding voice and charismatic manner. He imparted much wisdom and interpreted the Gospel with humor and insight, leading many to the Lord. In addition to spreading the Word, Dr. Harvey was also a psychology professor at Sanford University in Birmingham, Alabama, Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and many others too numerous to mention. Those who met him will never forget him… and indeed, he was voted "friendliest professor" because of his easy manner and charming ways. Dr. Harvey always had time to listen and was quick to offer solid advice, encouragement, and inspiration. He always made you feel as though you were the only person in the room… he gave others that rare gift of undivided attention. Dr. Harvey was an engaging conversationalist--- interested in everything! He never lost his curiosity about the world. He loved to travel, read, follow sports, and he never forgot a punch line! He loved to hear a joke and he loved to tell one, too. His delightful smile and easy laugh will always echo in our hearts. Visitation will be held at Stewart Family Funeral in Tyler, Texas at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 with a grave side service at Cathedral in the Pines following at 11:30. Honorary pallbearers will be David Baker, Larry Adams, Cary Wofford, Larry Collum, Steve Tabanian, Louis Cobb, Lacey Brady, and Gerald Davenport. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SPCA of East Texas, P.O. Box 2026, Tyler, Texas 75710. Ph# (903) 596-SPCA. The family would like to thank the many wonderful nurses and staff for the support, loving care, and kind words that made his challenging illness a little more bearable. We will miss you desperately, Daddy Ray. But we will also remember what you taught us by your example… to live each day as though it were our last, to always treat others with kindness, honor and integrity, and most importantly, to walk in faith… because we know that through our Lord Jesus Christ, one day we will see you again.

Raymond Harvey,

December 14, 1934 - October 22, 2011