Rev. Dr. Larry Lyman Harvey Sr.

Larry Harvey Obituary

Rev. Dr. Larry L. Harvey Sr, transitoned peacefully with his loving and faithful partner, Barbara Cork, of 23 years, by his side. He retired from NASA after 42 years as an Electronics Fabrication Technologist. Larry spent decades volunteering in the community helping others. Larry was a founding member of LINK of Hampton Roads, for 15 years and The Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads for 5 years as an Executive Member of both groups. He volunteered at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia receiving several awards, including one presented by Congressman Bobby Scott; also volunteering with the Red Cross during Hurricane Katrina and other community emergencies. Larry, a brilliant, funny and intersting man, was loved by many, including family and friends.
Memorial service will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Time 2 p.m on November 15, 2023.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 22, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Harvey

7 Entries

Archie Dimery

July 18, 2025

R.I.P. Larry, you were a great coworker of mine.

Archie Dimery

June 11, 2024

Larry . . . I so enjoyed working with you at NASA Langley as an electronics technologist. You taught me so much about working a government job. I also enjoyed playing softball and bowling with you on the NASA bowling league. Your love for sharing quality time with others was so infectious. RIP dear friend I will miss you dearly. Archie Dimery

John & Leslie Fain

November 3, 2023

My condolences Barbara, knowing Larry as a good neighbor.

Pat

October 31, 2023

I enjoyed working with him on PORT. Sad that he has passed from this life but he has gone to a better one. I will miss him. Pat Morrell

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cynthia

October 22, 2023

I met Larry in the very early beginnings of LINK while I was attending St Paul's Episcopal church downtown Newport News.I so enjoyed Larry's Intellect.. humor ...kindness and passion for helping to set a firm foundation for LINK.He and Barb were the dearest couple..always caring for one another.Larry was well known for his art and photography..he was a Rennaissance man filled with a mix of science,art and a deep spiritual faith.Larry's smile and twinkle in his eyes are a forever imprint in my memory.A Good man whose presence will be missed.

Lynne

October 22, 2023

Ever grateful for your presence, love, kindness and support in my life. You believed in me when no one else did..
Love always Lynne

Tiffani Harvey Hatch

October 21, 2023

My heart hurts and in my final days with you, I found myself not wanting to let you go but then I realized it was time for you to have comfort and peace. I looked back at all the memories we made. Going on summer vacations, Asheville NC being our favorite. You and I always had a connection with nature. Teaching me photography at sandy bottom with tress and birds and learning how to paint flowers. You and I could sit and watch Bob Ross paint for hours. We enjoyed Going to Colonial Williamsburg in the fall for hot apple cider. Anytime I stayed the night with you and granny, she always had a huge breakfast and Nicole and Larry would sit at the table and eat, but I always wanted to be beside you on the couch with a big bowl of cereal watching Bugs Bunny or The Three Stooges just like you. We have many memories of going to different churches for LINK to help the homeless. One of the great memories I have of you was when you sang Lee Greenwood God Bless the USA at United Methodist church and I thought you were famous. No one could tell me any different. We stayed at the library reading Archie comics and Nancy Drew mystery books. I cherish the numerous fishing trips with you, Nicole and Larry at sandy bottom or mariners museum and it was tradition to always get a bucket of KFC chicken. You loved fried chicken and my moms (Carolyn) banana pudding parfaits. It was wonderful going to art gallery´s with you. They were very fancy and we were always dressed to the best in your suit and my little fluffy dress. I loved going to Mathews to Donks Theater with you and granny, you always wanted me to enter and sing. We always would go to Wipe Out Eddie´s and you always had to have a booth and we ordered jalapeños poppers every time. They were our favorite. I enjoyed celebrating your 70th birthday with Barb and the family, you looked so happy. Church Sundays we wore our best and you always had a tin case of peppermint Altoids in your shirt pocket. You always smelt like peppermint. The last 6 months I had with you, you talked often about your siblings Paul (buddy), Brandol, Mike and your sister Nita. I enjoyed that. You shared many memories and emotions for your sons Michael and Larry ( my dad) which made me laugh and cry. The best story ever told was when you and your sons went clamming and you got stuck and couldn´t get back in the boat. I laughed until my ribs hurt. I have so many memories that I hold so close and will never forget. You will always live on through my stories, my memories and in my heart forever. I love you Pop and when my time comes, meet me at the gate, pull me through and give me that endless hug.
Until we meet again,
Tif-Fannie
I love you (3 nods back)

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