Elton Ezra Harvey's Obituary
Graveside services for Elton E. Harvey, 90, of Longview, will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Rosewood Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. Harvey passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 in Longview.
Elton was born on March 2, 1923, in Timpson, TX, to Jones and Sallie Harvey. Mr. Harvey served in the US Army and was a Sergeant during WWII for three years. He graduated from LeTourneau University and was the University's first basketball captain. He and his teammates were the ones who officially named the "Yellow Jackets". He retired as a machinist for Goodyear Tires and attended Reel Road Church of Christ. Elton married his wife, Suann Brown on September 12, 1947 and was happily married for 66 years. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and beekeeper. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 6 siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Suann Brown Harvey of Longview; daughter Karen Harvey; son and daughter-in-law, David and Lisa Harvey; three grandchildren, granddaughter and grandson-in-law Gina and Stephen Dale, grandsons James Harvey and Michael Harvey; four great-grandchildren, Kameron Foy, Colson Dale, Zoë Dale, and Lucy Harvey; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Elton's family would like to send their appreciation to Dr. Kenneth Flory and his staff, and the nurses and staff of Good Shepherd Medical Center for their attentive and expert care. The family would also like to thank the staff of Beacon Hospice of Longview for the compassionate, respectful and quality care they provided.
All memorials can be made to Beacon Hospice of Longview.
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