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HARVEY, JR., Joseph Joseph Hillman Harvey, Jr., 76, of Sea Island, died August 18, 2005, at his home. Mr. Harvey was born February 24, 1929 in Nashville, Ga. The Harveygrocery business was started shortly after the turn of the century by Joe's grandparents. His father, J.H. Harvey, Sr. opened the first store in Nashville, Georgia in 1924 and served as president until his death in 1980. At that time, Joe took over as president and under his leadership, the business prospered and grew to 45 stores. He sold the company in 2003 to Delhaize Group, the parent company of Food Lion, Hannifords and Kash and Karry. In 2004, Mercer University in Macon awarded Mr. Harvey an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree in recognition of his accomplishments and contribution to the food industry in the state of Georgia. Mr. Harvey was Chairman of the Board of Epworth-by -the -Sea on St. Simons Island and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Mr. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Hillman Harvey, Sr. and Ellie Byrd Peeples Harvey, a brother-in-law, Dr. George Brumley and his wife, Jean Brumley, his mother-in-law, Helen Brumley and several nieces and nephews. Surviving are his wife, Martha Brumley Harvey, Sea Island; his children, Barbara Harvey Wiseman (Wayland), Swainsboro, Ga., Patricia Harvey Robinson (Cheney), Camilla, Ga., Joseph Hillman Harvey III, Nashville, Ga., William Tyler Harvey (Kathy), Adel, Ga, Brumley Smith (Bonnie), Wichita, Kan., Elizabeth Smith Rule (Brett), Charlotte, N.C. and Warner Smith (Rachel), Dublin, Ga.; a sister, Iris Harvey Smith, Cairo, Ga.; grandchildren, Rebecca Wiseman Hall (John), Wayne Wayland Wiseman III, Kristen Ellie Wiseman, Joe Harvey Wiseman, Alexandra Patricia Wiseman, John Cheney Robinson IV, Hillman Banks Robinson, Jennifer Chloe Harvey, Joseph Hillman Harvey IV (Haley), Alison Harvey, Melanie Renee Harvey, William Tyler Harvey, Jr., John Marshall Harvey, Elizabeth Brumley Smith, Clark Perry Smith, Taylor Thomas Rule, William Duncan Rule, Holloway Hillman Rule, William Warner Smith, Joseph Conner Smith and Jenkins Vandiver Smith; nieces and nephews, Linwood Agnew Smith, Jr., James Hillman Smith, Elise Smith Canipe, Jane Brumley Hamann, Leigh Brumley Smith, Katherine Brumley Kronzer, Nancy Brumley Robataille and Marie Brumley Foster. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday at Strickland Auditorium at Epworth -by -the -Sea with Rev. Dr. Charles Adams, Rev. Jim Rush, Rev. Bob Brearley and Bishop B. Michael Watson officiating. Private burial will be in the Brumley Family Cemetery on Wadmalaw Island, S.C. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 P.M. Friday at the Harvey home, Cottage 114, Sea Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epworth-by-the-Sea, 99 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island, Ga. 31522. EDO MILLER AND SONS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Harvey
John Lee R.Ph.
February 26, 2006
Mr. Joe Harvey was an assett to our community. I looked forward to seeing him stop at CVS @ Shops of Sea Island to pick up his medications. He always had a smile on his face & usually went out of his way to speak to me. I'm sad at his passing but I hnow he is in a better place.
Linda Paluszewski
September 3, 2005
My Heart goes out to Mr. Harveys,
Family. He will be misses.
God bless you all.
DIANA MOORE
August 22, 2005
MAY GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU DURING THIS
TIME OF LOSS. ENJOY ALL THE SPECIAL
MEMORIES THAT YOU SHARED TOGETHER
cecil pickett
August 20, 2005
A true leader in the grocery business, having been in the grocery business over 50 years myself i can tell you he was one of the most respected in the entire industry.my prayers are with you.
Marian Bell
August 20, 2005
Martha:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of great loss.
Edgar Myrtle
August 20, 2005
Martha - what a shock to hear about Joe. Betty and I always looked forward to seeing both of you at the Antiques shows. Our love goes out to you.
Dot Avera
August 20, 2005
My thoughts are with you at the time of this great loss. May you always keep the happiest memories of Mr. Harvey in you heart!
Dot Avera - Harveys Office - Payroll
Marynell Oliphant
August 19, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It was always a great pleasure to see Mr. Harvey's smiling face around the Corporate Office or anywhere else you may have ran across him. He was a great man and will be truly missed.
JEANNINE MATHIS
August 19, 2005
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF MR. HARVEY...JUST KNOW THAT HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO ALL THAT KNEW HIM. JEANNINE/CORPORATE OFFICE.
J.H. HARVEY CO. CORPORATE OFFICE
August 19, 2005
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Harvey. We will miss his smiling face at the corporate office.
With Love,
Peggy Rowan, Becky Sain, Janet Glausier, Dana Upson, Teresa Lancaster,
and Julie Bennett
Dennis Webrand
August 19, 2005
Mr. Harvey will be truly missed . He was always a friend since my first day on the job , 17 years ago . I loved him very much , Dennis
Malinta Peek
August 19, 2005
What a pleasure it was to know Mr. Harvey and have the oppurtunity to work with him.
Lucy Gaither
August 19, 2005
ONE VERY SPECIAL MAN: Mr. Harvey was a very special man. If you knew him, you understand. He would show that he cared. Time with you he shared. He never acted superior. But, oh my! What a leader. There was no little I's or big you's. We all had a job to do. I'm only the housekeeper you see. Yet he even took time to speak with me. To have known him, we feel blessed. He will be greatly missed. To the Harvey Family. Our sincere sympathy. The Harveys Team. Written by: Lucy Gaither 08/18/05
Julie McDaniel
August 19, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn Hesters
August 19, 2005
Mr. Harvey was greatly loved and respected by HIS employee family and we will miss him. Our prayers are that God will give His special comfort in the days ahead as you cherish the memories of a good man we all loved.
Love and prayers,
Marilyn
Chelli Robinette
August 19, 2005
I have worked for Mr. Harvey for almost 5 years and I feel that I missed alot by not knowing him longer. He was one of the most kindess men I have ever knew. He always had a smile on his face even when you knew he didn't feel well. Always down to earth. I was truely blessed to have know him and I will surely miss him.
tracie (brown)polino
August 19, 2005
Mr. Harvey was a devoted and caring person..He was a person whom you could feel as though you had known him for years and could confide in..He will be greatly missed..
Development & Alumni Relations Office Oglethorpe University
August 19, 2005
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joseph Harvey Jr., Cheney's grandpa. Please know that we will be thinking about your family during this difficult time.
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