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Billy Harvey Obituary

DECATUR - Billy Bryant  Harvey, 54, of Decatur,IL died at 11:48PM, Sat., March 17,2007 at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.  The Funeral Liturgy will be conducted at 6:00PM, Tuesday, March 20 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4:30PM until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the College Fund for Kimberley Harvey.  Bill was born Sept. 4, 1952 in Decatur, IL. The son of Clarence William Harvey & Margaret (Shadow ) Harvey Walker. Bill worked in heavy construction and was a member of the Laborers Local #159 for 32 years. He was a Air Force Veteran. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971 and attended Richland Community College.  Bill married Sally Shuppara, Dec. 15, 1979, she survives.  Also surviving are his parents, Clarence William and Gena Harvey, one daughter Kimberley Harvey, brother Carl ( Paulette) Harvey, sisters Virginia ( Mark ) Reynolds, Tammy ( Bob ) Beck all of Decatur, Patricia Perry of Yellville, AR, JoAnna ( Craig ) Fletcher of Oakley,IL, Tracy ( Dale ) Lofland of Indianapolis, IN, Donna ( Todd ) Reed of Lovington, IL and many Nieces and Nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Walker and brother Terry Harvey.  Bill was so precious to us, he will be dearly missed; and cherished in our hearts Forever. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Mar. 19, 2007.

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Michael Rhoades

March 23, 2007

To the Harvey family: We were shocked and saddened to hear about Bill's passing. We hadn't seen him for a few years but will remember him fondly.

Mike and Kathie Rhoades

Kimmy Bowles (Snyder)

March 22, 2007

Clarence, Gena, Tammy, Tracy & Donna: I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dr Mary Cole

March 20, 2007

Sally and Kim,
On behalf of Dr Mary Cole's office (formerly Dr Farrington's) we want to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our office will miss him and his "smile" he brought to the office.
Dawn Taylor on behalf of Dr Mary Cole DMD office

March 20, 2007

Aunt Gena,Uncle Bill & Family;

We were saddened to hear of Billy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jay and Lauriann(Boyer)Dooley,
Joshua Ekiss

Ginnie Reynolds

March 19, 2007

Sally and Kimmy, My heart is with you. I loved Billy very much too, but I also know how deep the lose of someone you have been so close to and shared your close thoughts and tears with is. Someone loved as much as Billy will never be forgotten!

Elizabeth & Leigh Callison

March 19, 2007

Sally and Kim,
You are in our thoughts and prayers, during this hard time. We will be thinking about you. If there is anything that we can do please let us know.

Elizabeth and Leigh Callison

Mark Harvey

March 19, 2007

Kim and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
We were all blessed to have Billy as a family member and a friend. He was always a wounderful Uncle and friend for me.

Linda Swift Bell

March 19, 2007

March 19, 2007

Dear Sally and Kim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Your cousins,
Jerome and Linda Bell
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Dick and Lou

March 19, 2007

Kim, We are so very sorry about your Dad. The last time that you were at our house with Hannah, we knew that he wasn't doing well. You and Mom are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Love, Papa and Mema

Jeffrey and Rebecca Hobson

March 19, 2007

Gena and family,

We were saddened to hear about Billy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Jeremy Robinson

March 19, 2007

Kim and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time along with the Eisenhower High School.

Kimberly Phillips

March 19, 2007

Tammy and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

God Bless, Kimberly Phillips & Family

Tom, Anita, Robert & Tim Reed

March 19, 2007

Your loss is felt by many. You will always have memories, may they bring you comfort.

Bob & Ruth Shadow

March 19, 2007

We are so thankful we had the opportunity to visit with Billy the end of January, 2007. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Vicki Good

March 19, 2007

Tammy & family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what you are going through and it isn't easy. I am here if I can help in anyway.

Don & Margaret Hickman

March 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sally and Kim...please accept our sincere sympathy.

Don, Margaret, Randi & Tracy Hickman

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