Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Harvey, age 79 of Blairsville, GA, formerly of Ft. Pierce, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
Mr. Harvey was born in Beckley, WV to the late David H. and Chloe (Farley) Harvey. Before moving to this area in 1988, he designed pools for Louden Bonded Pools in Ft. Pierce for 43 years. Mr. Harvey served 2 years in the Naval Reserve, 4 years in the U.S. Army as Sgt. Major in the Korean War and 6 years in the W. VA National Guard. He was a member of the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, the V.F.W., the American Legion, and the D.A.V.
Survivors include: wife of 47 years, Janice Harvey of Blairsville, GA, daughter & son-in-law, Heather & Dr. Gary Marshall of Dahlonega, GA, daughter & son-in-law, Holly & Dr. Patrick McShaneof Clarkesville, GA, Brother, Herman Henderson Harvey of Beckley, W. VA, sister, Sybil Wood of Princeton, W.VA, grandchildren, Mark Marshall, Michael Marshall & fiance, Paige Penland, Kelsey Nipper, Kendall McShane, Patrick McShane, Will Marshall, Brandi Guzman, four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville with Rev. T. L. Holton and Rev. Tully Griggs officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary Marshall, Patrick McShane, Mark Marshall, Michael Marshall, Chris Harris and Brian Wilson. Honorary pallbearer was Kendall McShane. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Memory Gardens in Young Harris, GA. Military graveside honors will be presented by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from Thursday, June 11, 2009 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhome.com