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Harvey Leavitt Obituary
December 11, 1958 - October 31, 2022
Wadesboro, North Carolina - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share that our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, colleague and friend, Mr. Harvey Hamilton Leavitt, III, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, in the company of family at The McWhorter House at Hospice of Union County in Monroe following a courageous year-long battle with cancer.
The funeral service will be 3:00 PM, Friday, November 4, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro, with Rev. Stacey Lundy officiating. Interment with masonic rites will follow in Eastview Cemetery.
There will be two opportunities for friends to see the family on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Leavitt Funeral Home.
A native of Wadesboro, he was born December 11, 1958, a son of the late Harvey H. Leavitt, Jr. and the late Nancy Jean Summers Leavitt. He graduated from Bowman High School in 1977, the University of North Carolina in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration, and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services in Atlanta in 1982. He promptly returned home to join his father in the family business, Leavitt Funeral Home, which had been established by his grandfather, Harvey H. Leavitt, in McFarlan in 1914.
Survivors include his wife, Carrie Tyson Leavitt, a daughter Madeline (12) and a son Tyson (11) all of the home, a sister Nancy Jane Leavitt Wagnon (John) of Cheraw, SC; two nieces Mary Kathryn Wagnon of Denver, CO and Elizabeth Dillon (Tim) of Charleston, SC; a nephew Michael Leavitt Wagnon of Blacksburg, VA; great-nieces and great-nephew, Liles, Smith and Knox Dillon.
Also surviving is his extended family at Leavitt Funeral Home, who he served with on a daily basis, Odell Cox, Ken Caulder, Jeremy Burr and Amy Tucker and the support staff members, Glenn Caulder, Lynn Chewning, Ricka Clarkson, Pete Cox, Bob Garris, Julie Johnson, Steven Kelly, Brice Taylor and Dan Taylor all of whom he cared for like his family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
November 4, 2022
My deepest condolences to Harvey's family and friends. My first recollection of Harvey was at Wadesboro Middle School. Harvey was in the 8th grade, and I was in the 6th. At school assemblies, Harvey, who was tall and strikingly handsome, always wore a suit and tie as he gave the best presentations. His father was always in attendance, obviously proud of his son. Rest well, Harvey. Job well done.
Elizabeth Ratliff Goins
November 1, 2022
Harvey´s kind,caring,supportive manner has always given our family much comfort when we´ve lost loved ones in recent years, just as his parents, Harvey and Nancy did in the past. Wadesboro has been blessed by the Leavitt Family, and Harvey will be missed greatly!
Joyce Mainor
November 1, 2022
I remember Harvey in school, he was so funny and such a very good person. BHS Class of 1977 we love you
Debbie Johnson Taylor
November 1, 2022
I met Harvey in our 9th grade home room class. He sat in the seat behind me. He was a kind and thoughtful person even back then. His kindness continued over the years to me and my family. He made sure Dan and my sons, Coby and Brice, always had what they needed as his employees. They respected him highly. Additionally, when we had death in our family, he never failed to let me know that his facilities or whatever we needed were at our disposal. We will miss you greatly Harvey, and thank you for your generosity and genuine kindness over the years.
Kate Brooks Alderson
November 1, 2022
He was a kind man. Our thoughts are with you all.
Bonnie Thomas
November 1, 2022
Harvey was always a great person and will be missed by everyone that knew him. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out especially to his wife and children, as well as other family and friends. God bless you all with the comfort you need for the days ahead.
Keith Kirby
November 1, 2022
Harvey was always our rock at Bowman. He never missed a day, was a great drum major for the band, and always a gracious and inclusive leader. He will be sorely missed.
Judy Tait
November 1, 2022
Harvey was such a wonderful person, loved by all. He will be missed every day.
Prayers for his family.
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