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Charles Harvin III

Charles Harvin Obituary

HARVIN, III, Charles SUMMERTON, SC - Representative Charles Alexander Alex Harvin III, age 55, beloved husband of Cathy Jane Brand Harvin, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Rep. Harvin was born in Summerton, the son of Thomasine Graham Harvin and the late Charles Alexander Harvin, Jr. He was a full-time Legislator, (Dist. No. 64, Clarendon-Williamsburg Cos.) businessman, and South Carolina's longest continuously serving state representative who achieved the following awards and accomplishments: Pres., Charleston Southern Univ. Chap. Pi Gamma Mu (Hon. Soc.), 1972; Pres. Of Class of 1972; Chm., Charleston Southern Univ. Young Dem; Who's Who Among Students at Amer. Colls. & Univs., 1972; Student Chm., Amer, Bar Assn. Com. On Intl. Exchange of Attys; Natl. Student Register, 1972; life mem., Alpha Phi Omega Natl. Serv. Frat., Outstanding Serv. Award, 1972; S.C. Hall of Fame Trustee; VP 1983-84 & Pres., 1985-86, Clarendon Co. Historical Soc.; inducted into Huguenot Soc. of S.C., 1985 & First Families of S.C., 1987; Bd. mem., Confederation of S.C. Local Historical Societies Exec. Council, 1985-91; Bd. of Dirs., South Carolina Soc., 1986-89; VC, Charleston Southern Univ. Alumni Bd., 1975-76; Hon. Doctorate, Sherman Coll., 1979; Hon. Doctor of Humanities, Francis Marion Univ., 1985; Hon. Doctor of Laws, Charleston Southern Univ., 1988; Bd. of Visitors at Clemson Univ., 1977; Med. Univ. of S.C., 1986-87; Charleston Southern Univ., 1988-90, 1977-98; Distinguished Serv. Award, S.C. Dem. Party, 1981; Legis. Serv. Award, UPS 1984; Freshman Legislator of the Year of Univ. of S.C. Young Dem., 1977; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Student Legis., 1981; S.C. Young Dem. Legislator of the Year, 1982; S.C. State Library Bd. Legislator of the Year, 1982; S.C. Assn. For the Deaf Legislator of the Year, 1985, 2001; S.C. Animal Control Assn. Legislator of the Year, 1986; Del., 1984 Dem. Natl. Convention; VC, S.C. Dem. Party, 1976-78; Chm., Clarendon Co. Dem. Party 1979 -present; Majority Whip, 1979-82; Majority Leader, 1982-86; Majority Leader Emeritus, 1986 - present; VC, Jt. Agric. Study Com.; VC, U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Comm.; VC, NCSL Labor, Commerce & Econ. Dev. Com., 1985-90; Chm., NCSL Com. On Intl., 1986; mem.: NCSL Exec Com., 1988-91; Masonic Lodge No 105 (fourth generation); Who's Who in the South; Who's Who in Politics in the U.S.; Who's Who in America; Bd. of Govs., S.C. Reinsurance Facility; Jt. Ins. Study Com.; Confederation of S.C. Local Historical Societies Exec. Council, 1985-91; Charleston Southern Univ. 2000 Distinguished Alumni of the Year; mil. Serv.: Major, S.C. Guard; prev. serv. In House 1977-04; and Order of the Palmetto. He was a member of Summerton Presbyterian Church. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are: One daughter, Mary Franklin Harvin of the home; One sister, Thomasine Harvin Rogas of Santa Monica, CA; and Two nieces, Harvin Rogas and Charlotte Rogas. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Alexander Harvin, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm, Monday, October 17, 2005, at the Harvin residence, Summerton, SC with Rev. O'Donald Dingle, Rev. Garland Hart, Chaplain Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. and Rev. Thomas Mellette officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Summerton. Pallbearers will be Sheriff L. Keith Josey, Jr., Honorable George Wilson, Senator John C. Land III, Lannes C. Prothro III, Judge Percy Harvin, and Robert McDuffie. Honorary pallbearers will be Judge Willie L. Bethune, Honorable Leon Richburg, Capt. Raymond Richburg, Honorable Robert Flemming, Judge Joseph Postell, Dr. Sidney Green Smith, Honorable Henry Lawson, Benton Blakely, Michael Graham, Harvin Brock, and Eddie Floyd. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm, Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Rd., Sumter, SC 29150. Memorials may be made to The Summerton Presbyterian Church, 16 S Cantey Street, Summerton, SC 29148. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 16, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Harvin

23 Entries

Martha Davis

October 27, 2005

Cathy, I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Alex's death. There are many times when I reflect on my years at the Pee Dee Education Foundation and remember my interactions with you, Alex, and once, even Mary Franklin.

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Martha Davis

Jake Gibbons

October 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Alex was a great person and a friend to us all. He will be greatly missed. May god bless and comfort you.

Henry Flood

October 19, 2005

Dear Cathy Harvin:

Alex and I were class mates together at the Baptist College, (now Charleston Southern University). My condolences on this unfortunate loss. My God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Robert and Rhoda Green

October 17, 2005

We convey our deepest sympathy to the Harvin Family, during this time of grief and loss. We met Representative Harvin in 1998 on a visit to Barbados, and were moved by his graciousness and sincerity. We were fortunate to have met such a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you his family.

Sincerely,

The Green Family

Bernadette Humphrey

October 17, 2005

Alex will be missed not just by individuals, but by entire communities. His tireless efforts to secure funding for the arts will remain a great part of his legacy. Thank you Alex!

McClellanville Arts Council

Laura Belle

October 16, 2005

I'm sorry for your lost. My prayers are with the Harvin family. May God Bless

You!

Roger and Lisa Rutland

October 14, 2005

It is hard to express words at a time like this, sometimes we are at a lost for words.We would like for the family to know we were truly blessed in our lives to have a neighbor and friend such as Alex and his family. The words of kindness said, laughs, tears, and many blessings will always be cherished forever in our hearts. Heaven as gained an angel when GOD called Alex home. Alex would want friends and family to remember the good times and hold them dear, But most of he would want us to continue to live in peace and harmony and keep the community alive and going. Therefore his works and commitment to this community and county will live on forever. May the family always know that ever star shining bright is an angel looking down, and if we could pick a star for our loved ones, Alex would be the son. May GOD be with you and yours in these trying times and may you always remember the special moment each of us hold dear to our hearts, when we reflect on Alex's.

Martha Gunter

October 14, 2005

Dear Thomasine and Cathy,

I am feeling so sorry about Alex. What a compassionate, kind and accomplished leader he was for Clarendon County and South Carolina! He was wonderful in recognizing and remembering those of us who knew him in the past. When I saw Alex and re-introduced myself, he would say, "I know who you are, Martha!"

He supported the growth of our SC mental health community facilities and many progressive endeavors. His genuine concern for the people of our state made him a full-time advocate for improving growth and opportunities in our communities.

May we have more leaders with his spirit and devotion. His gifted work and his friendliness to all is a tribute to the best we all hope for in our friends and representatives.

I am so glad he was honored by his community this summer. South Carolina needed his help for many more years, but his pain is over. I believe that his father, in heaven, rejoices and welcomes him into a great cloud of witnesses saying, "I know who you are, Alex! You are my beloved child in whom I am well pleased."

Love, Martha Bostick Gunter

Hope Wall

October 14, 2005

Cathy,

So sorry for the loss of your husband. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hope

W.A. Gamble, Jr.

October 14, 2005

There will never be any substitute for the great friend we and the entire State of South Carolina and indeed, The United States of America have all lost with the passing of The Most Honorable C.Alex Harvin, III.

His selflessness; compassion; and unimpeachable character and authentic integrity are admittedly, sadly absent in just about every single politician in our Contemporary America.

Thank you Alex for all you have given to everyone in your district and in your home state.

We shall never see a peer to your indefatigable spirit and innumerable efforts on behalf of those you represented.

Surely, no one will ever match the many accomplishments you have achieved in respect to all that which you have left as your great legacy to each and every citizen to whom you have given so very much.

My deepest sympathies are extended to the Harvin family and most especially Alex's Mother, Wife, daughter and sister.

We are entirely bereft at the loss of our great friend.

So many people will be forgotten as time passes. Our fond memories of Alex and the incalculable benefits of his great work, in which he so tirelessly gave so very much toward the enrichment of the lives of all of those within his district, will never cease. His achievements will continue to prove a shining example to all.

Blessings to The Family.

May God grant you all Peace and encouragement at this time and in the days ahead.

Archie Franchini

October 14, 2005

I had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Alex when we attended Baptist College. We had many classes together and were members of several of the same organizations including the Young Democrats. I had some contact with him after we left school and know that he was a person who always cared about others. The Harvin family is in my thoughts and prayers. South Carolina has lost a true public servant. He will be missed by many.

bob koch

October 13, 2005

Cathy...My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Tammy and Dan Huggins

October 13, 2005

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Harvin family. May God bless and comfort you.

David Rosser

October 13, 2005

We extend our sympathy to you and will remember you in our prayers.

Sincerely,

David,Lynn,and Kandace Rosser

Coach Mickey Moss

October 13, 2005

Alex was a true friend to the students of Clarendon Co. May GOD Bless and Comfort his family .

David Gibbons

October 13, 2005

Dear Family,

We are sorry to hear that Alex had passed away, he was a true friend to alot of people, he sure will be missed. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for you.

The David Gibbons Family

Barbara Corley Fralix

October 13, 2005

The Corley family sends their deepest sympathy to the family of Alex. He will be missed greatly by all.

Pat Gross

October 13, 2005

In this time of grief, "May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

John and Jim Ramsey

October 13, 2005

We wish to extend our sympathies to Alex's family and friends. John and Jim Ramsey

Teresa Hartley

October 13, 2005

To The Harvin Family

Mr. Alex was the most honest, sincere person I have ever met. He always went that extra step for a person. Without the help of Mr. Harvin when I was searching for my adoption records, I would not have my biological mother, sister, and brother in my life today. Heaven has gained another great angel. God bless you and your family

Joan Flood

October 12, 2005

My prayers are with you and your family in your time of need.

Dane and Lisa Rutland

October 12, 2005

May God Bless you and comfort you in your time of need. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

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