Joe Lawrence Harvey was born October 6, 1947 to Burlee Harvey and
Annie Lee Casteel Harvey. Joe was the ninth child of ten born to this
union. Joe confessed at an early age his belief in the Lord Jesus Christ
and was baptized at Floyd Valley Baptist Church in Marietta, Texas.

Joe attended Floyd Valley Elementary School in Marietta, Texas for
grades first through third. During the Summer of 1956 the family
moved to Texarkana, Texas where he attended New Town Elementary
School. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1965. After High
School Joe attended Prairie View A & M University where he met his
wife, Faye Jewel Vorise and earned a Bachelors of Science degree in
Electrical Engineering in 1969. Upon graduation, Joe was commissioned
as a Second Lieutenant Officer in the United States Army. He was
stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. When he completed his tour of
duty he was honorably discharged in 1971.

Joe was hired by Western Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois as an
Electrical Engineer in 1971. He was among a very few African
Americans who were hired as members of the professional technical
staff. He was transferred and consequently moved his family to the
Dallas, Texas area in 1977. He continued employment with Western
Electric until an early retirement in 1987. While in Dallas he pursued
one of his dreams of owning and operating a Bakery utilizing many of
his Mother's recipes. After leaving Dallas, he continued to exhibit his
culinary skills at various venues in California. Joe's travels and moves
finally came full circle as he returned home to Texarkana. He was a
plain and simple person as evident in his denim apparel. His trademark

dress were jeans and overalls which complimented his witty sense of
humor.

Joe was known by many as a Bible scholar and taught Sunday school at
his home church(es) in Garland, Arkansas and Tom Oklahoma. He was
always a very caring, loving, and generous person. If he had anything
that he thought you needed, it was yours just for asking.

His philanthropic deeds were extended to a wide range of people from
his resources that included but not limited to financial, transportation,
equipment (homemade walking canes) and shelter.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, one son- Keith Harvey, three
sisters: Peggy Harvey Brown, Vera Dell Harvey Wilcox and Mary Lou
Harvey Holloway: one brother Waldo Harvey, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Joseph Harvey of Tacoma,
Washington: one daughter, Ann-Marie Harvey of Los Angeles,
California: one granddaughter, Adea Marie Harvey of Bellingham,
Washington: three sisters: Mordine Harvey Caston of Westchester,
Illinois, Toncie (Lonnie) Booker of Texarkana, Texas, Mollie Harvey of
Broadview, Illinois: two brothers: B.H. Harvey of Marietta, Texas, Alvin
(Debra) Harvey of Westchester, Illinois. Multiple nieces, nephews,
cousins and other relatives. Special friends; Jacqueline Rachal and
Marlena Salter.
Joe also shared a non-biological brotherhood with Lee Vern Smith (who
was with him to the end), James Warner, Vernon Johnson, Arthur Aikin,

James Henry Thomas (GG) and Robert Malone, who preceded him in
death.

Joe's homegoing is a heartfelt loss to his family and friends. But, his
legacy will continue to live on in our hearts and spirits.