Dr. Harvey Webb Jr.

1929 - 2024

Dr. Harvey Webb, Jr. (Ret. Major, Army) passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in his home in Bradenton, Florida, at approximately 4 p.m. He was 95 years old.
Harvey Webb, Jr. was born on July 31,1929 in Washington, DC, to Willa Mae Abrams Webb and Harvey Webb, Sr. Siblings included two brothers, Harold and Howard, and three sisters, Connie, Daisy and Willa. Harvey was a graduate of Cardozo High School, Washington, DC, in 1948. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and became an officer. As an Artillery Officer, he received the Korean Service Ribbon with seven oak leaf clusters. Following his medical education (below), he Commanded the 2287 Medical Services Detachment in the Army Reserves and retired a Major in the Army Dental Corps.
In 1953, Harvey matriculated at Howard University in Washington, DC and received a BS (1956), Doctor of Dental Surgery (1960) and a Master of Science Degree (1962). In 1967, he attended Johns Hopkins, School of Hygiene and Public Health, subsequently receiving the Master of Public Health Degree. In 1969, he became Associate Director of Out-Patient Departments at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Always conscious of empowering and educating the next generation, Dr. Webb taught at Howard University College of Dentistry, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, University of Maryland School of Nursing and The Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health.
Dr. Webb combined his dedication to empowerment, service and serving poorer communities in his work. He served sixteen years as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Provident Health Care Center and The Constant Care Community Medical Centers. These networks of innovative and comprehensive local healthcare facilities provided much needed services to underserved populations—precursors to today's Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs).
Dr. Webb was a life member of the NAACP. He initiated the first Black History program in the City of North Port, Florida in 2002.
Dr Webb enjoyed writing during his retirement in Florida, serving as President of the Sarasota Fiction Writer's Club. He published several books of poetry, including: The Greatest Day of My Life (2000), From My View (2005), and The Buzzard Tree (2008). His first historical novel, Wash: Faith in Hard Times, was published in 2011 and was based on the painstakingly gathered and amalgamated written and oral histories regarding George Washington Abrams, his maternal grandfather.
Dr Webb's survivors include his brother, Harold Webb, his children, Tomai Webb-Kessler, Harvey III and Hoyt, along with their respective families, including four grandchildren: Hayden Webb, Melina Webb, Gwyneth Medina Webb and Goldie Medina Webb. He is also survived by a host of relatives.
Celebration of life services for Dr Webb will be on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Howard University, Dunbarton Chapel, 2900 Van Ness St. NW, Washington, DC 20008.
The family would appreciate donations to the Howard University College of Dentistry. Donations by check should be made payable to Howard University College of Dentistry. Simply indicate in the memo line of your check that the gift is in Memory of Dr. Harvey Webb, Jr. Class of 1960.
Howard University, P.O. Box 22960,
New York, NY 10087-2960