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Harvey Addair Obituary

Harvey Rickman Addair

GALVESTON, TX: Harvey Rickman Addair, 53, passed away January 22, 2011 at his home in Galveston, Texas. He was born May 14, 1957 in Welch, West Virginia and moved to Galveston in 1980. He was the proud owner and operator of Addair's Home Repairs.

He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, gardening and working in his yard. He also enjoyed cooking, wood working and spending time with family and friends. Harvey was hard working and put his heart and soul into everything he did, including his fight with cancer. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched.

He is survived by his wife, Renee Addair; son, Kevin Addair (Caroline Maass); brothers, Donald and Dean (Dawn) Addair of Fremont; sisters, Roxanna Diaz of Fremont and Crystal Wright; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of his life will be held January 30, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, Texas.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Messenger on Jan. 26, 2011.

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