Edwin L. Harvey

Ed L. "Hap" Harvey Jr., age 79, of West, passed away Wednesday evening, October 24, 2012 at Senior Care Center in Hewitt. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery in Teague, with Minister Bob Martin officiating. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Mr. Harvey was born March 8, 1933 in Rosenberg, the son of Edwin Leroy and Velma Mae (Baum) Harvey. He attended Burbank Elementary School in Houston and graduated from Jewett High School in 1951. He served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. On May 16, 1953 he was united in marriage to Desta Watrous in Houston. Ed worked as a sales representative for several large companies. He owned and operated Royal Craft where he provided lamps and lighting for hotels and apartments. Ed was a member of the West Church of Christ and a former member and Elder for the Teague Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Rotary International Club in Teague. He loved teaching the Bible to many and enjoyed oil painting and making pottery. Ed is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe Harvey and Wilmeth Harvey; and sisters, Mercedes Coalson, Elise Jennings and Edna Srubar. Survivors include his beloved wife of 59 years, Desta Harvey of West; a son, Craig Harvey and wife Ginger of Arlington; a daughter, Donna Dawley of Plantersville; four grandchildren, Collin Harvey and wife Jennifer, Cori Dawley, Bradley Harvey and Mark Harvey; a great granddaughter, Allison; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Collin Harvey, Cori Dawley, Bradley Harvey, Mark Harvey, Allen Arnold and Jonathan Davis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Church of Christ or Myesthenia Gravis Association.