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WALTER HARVEY Obituary
Reverend Walter Lee Harvey, age 88, Son of the late Warner & Lillian V. Harvey, a Native of Gainesville who relocated here from West Palm Beach and Port Saint Lucie, Florida, former Pastor, Teacher, Police Officer, Navy & Army Veteran, left us on Thursday, May 11, 2017, during a brief stay at the VA Medical Center (Gainesville, FL).
Following his graduation at Lincoln High School, Rev. Harvey became a 1956 Graduate of Bethune-Cookman College (of Daytona Beach, FL) where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science. He later received his Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from Nova University (Fort. Lauderdale, FL). He taught History at Roosevelt High School (West Palm Beach, FL) and was called to the Ministry in 1978 where he ministered in West Palm Beach, Okeechobee, and Moore Haven, Florida.
The Homegoing Celebration (with Military Honors) will be held 11:00AM Friday, May 19, 2017, at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church (Gainesville, FL) with his Pastor, Reverend Karl V. Smith delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow at the Florida National Cemetery (for Veterans) in Bushnell, FL on Monday. Rev. Harvey will be viewed at the Funeral Home on Thursday 2:00-7:00PM (at which time, the Family will receive Friends 5:00-7:00PM) - And at the Church on Friday 30 Minutes prior to the Services - And with the Processional. The Procession will form at the residence of his sister, Mary H. Lewis, 2212 NE 7th Ave, Gainesville at 10:15AM.
Endearing Memories will remain with his: son - Willie James Cutts of Lehigh Acres, FL; sister - Mary H. Lewis of Gainesville, FL; (siblings - Lillie M. Covington, Hercules Jackson, Lamonteen Anderson, James Harvey and Alphonso Harvey preceded him in death); 1 grandson; 2 great grands; nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
Arrangements Entrusted To: DUNCAN BROTHERS'
FUNERAL HOME
428 NW 8TH St
Gainesville, FL.
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Johnny Williams
July 20, 2023
Mr. Harvey was a wonderful teacher. He taught me history at Roosevelt Jr. High .I. was. Just thinking about him and discovered he passed away
La Tanya Hall
June 28, 2018
Was just mentioning you on fb. Wow you were my eighth grade teacher where I learned so much. Wished I had gotten to know you in your Reverend days RIP
David Andrews
March 4, 2018
Walter Harvey. An outstanding teacher and even better man. My only wish is that he could teach my children for one year in school. RIP you are missed.
Ginger Covington-Stanley
February 7, 2018
Mr. Harvey was my 8th grade American History teacher at Roosevelt Middle School. He had a gift for teaching that subject. The best! Such a gifted man. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Zandra Harris
September 9, 2017
I worked with Rev. Harvey at Roosevelt Middle School in West Palm Beach. He was my friend and a true gentleman and scholar. He was also my neighbor. I learned many valuable life lessons as he shared his experiences and wisdom. I am so sorry to hear that he has passed but I know that he is with the Lord.
God bless you all.
Janie Sturkes' Children
May 19, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LIllie James
May 18, 2017
Sorry for your lost he will be truly miss
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