STUTTGART – Jimmy Andrew Harvey, age 84, of Stuttgart, formerly of Pine Bluff, went to
be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 23, 2015. Mr. Harvey was
born December 14, 1930 in Rison, a son of the late Carl Newton Harvey and
Mildred Shelby Harvey. He was a 1949 graduate of Rison High School where
he played football and a member of Oak Park Freewill Baptist Church. Mr.
Harvey enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all, spending time with his
family. He retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal with over 25 years of
service and previously worked for Arkansas Power and Light and The Classic
Touch. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Kathleen
Harvey whom died January 27, 2015 and a sister, Sallie Sue Harvey.
Left to cherish his memory are, one daughter, Patty Harvey Riddick and
husband, Charles of Stuttgart; two grandchildren, Chris Riddick and wife,
Vicki of Stuttgart, Dana Bateman and husband, Tony of Stuttgart; five great
grandchildren, Kaylan, Karly and Kaleb Riddick of Stuttgart, Sydney and
Brayden Bateman of Stuttgart.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at White Hall
Freewill Baptist Church in White Hall with Brother Bryan Kesterson and
Brother Bill Money officiating. Burial will follow at Prosperity Cemetery in
Herbine. Pallbearers are Jimmy Williams, Jerry Spakes, Jimmy Beckwith,
Mark Duke, Randy Riddick, Tony Bateman and Darran Kea; honorary
pallbearers are Charles Harper, Willy Jacks, Jimmy Davis and Sammie
Sawyer. A visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the
church. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice Angels,
Diana Millenbaugh, Terry Bateman, Angela McDonel, Sherrie Phillips and the
entire staff for the great care and compassion that was given in our time of
need. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. To send online condolences go to www.buiefuneralhome.com