Thomas Edward Harvey

1931 - 2023

Thomas Edward Harvey
February 12, 1931 - June 15, 2023
North Richland Hills, Texas - Thomas Edward Harvey died at 92 years of age on June 15, 2023 in North Richland Hills. Born in Cookville, Texas on February 12, 1931, and raised in Naples, Texas.
Upon graduation from high school, Tom moved to Dallas where he married Margie Lavoyce Harvey in 1950. The couple had three children, Tom Jr., Rebecca Lavoyce and James Lawrence. After 16 years of constant relocation around the country required by his job, the family settled in Fort Worth in 1967. Following the passing of Margie in 2005, Tom re-married Hue Leita Fry, who subsequently passed in 2020. Tom was a loving Pawpaw to five grandchildren he adored. Outside of his career, Tom served as a Councilman of the City of Richland Hills from 1981 - 1986. His passion outside of work was enjoying his miniature horses when living in Richland Hills.
Tom served a forty-five-year career managing field team operations for the Army and Air Force at bases across the nation and around the world. His company, DynCorp grew to become the largest independent military support service contractor in the United States. Before his retirement in 1996, Tom received multiple and rare commendations from the military for his consistent quality services as a contractor, and a distinguished service award for his performance as an employee role model within DynCorp.
Tom was the fourth child of eight siblings. His passing was preceded by the death his older brothers Marshall Harvey and James (JE) Harvey, younger brothers Jackie Harvey and Greg Harvey, and older sister Mary Harvey McEntire. He is survived by younger sisters Ramona Harvey McDaris and Martha Harvey Cowan.
Funeral services open to friends and family will be held at 2:00 pm at Cross Church - North Richland Hills, 6955 26 Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, (817) 284-9206. Interment will follow at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd (817) 498-5894. Tom's favorite flowers were yellow and white. In lieu of traditional funeral colors, these colors are welcomed attire.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Tom's chosen charity in Weatherford for aging horses and dogs: Golden Reward Sanctuary at https://goldenrewardsanctuary.com/donate.