- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Memorial Services for Mr. Robert L. Harvey, Saturday, November 13, 1999, 11:00 AM, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 2828 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, Georgia 30034, Dr. Nick Harvey, Senior Pastor, Rev. Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1999-11-13
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Robert L. Harvey. Birth date: August 21, 1929. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: November 13, 1999. Church: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church (Decatur, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 209
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_harveyrobertl19991113
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_harveyrobertl19991113
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Wesley Chapel United Methodist Women
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Brothers ofIota Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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The family ofthe late Mr. Robert L. Harvey would like to say thank you in appreciation for the cards, letters, flowers, prayers, and oth:!r acts oflove shown during our time ofbereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Herman ''Skip" Mason, Jr., the Wesley C'hapel [Jnited Methodist Church .family, Brown and Young .l-Iont.c 9,_fFunerals, Inc. , Jesse Dixon and D's Catering, and the bro~lzers and_families of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
17ze tin;q o.fnzy departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have jlnzshed my course, I have kept the faith. 1-Ience.forth is laid up .for me a crown oj~life, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give .me at that day. 2Timothy 4:7-8
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Rev. f{erman "Skip" Mason, Jr., Officiating
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"Bob" Harvey was born in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia on August 21, 1929 to Mrs. Lizzie Anderson. He was raised in Macon and received his secondary education from Ballard High School. He entered Morris Brown College in Atlanta in 1947. His education at Morris Brown was interrupted by a tour ofduty in the Army. After receiving an honorable discharge he returned to Morris Brown College receiving his Bachelor ofArts degree. While there he pledged Iota Chapter ofAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. After Morris Brown, he received his Masters degree from Columbia University. While at Columbia he received several educational grants which afforded him the opportunity to teach and study at Florida State University.
Professionally, Bob taught at Morris Brown College, and in the DeKalb County Public Schools at Hamilton High School and Peachtree High School. After teaching he was employed with West Building Materials in Atlanta. In 1971 he was employed with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) as the manager ofCommunity Relations. He was instrumental in the passing o.fthe referendum which provided public funding for bus and ultimately rail services in Atlanta. From 1972 to 1987 Bob was the Manager ofFacilities and Equipment. From 1987 to his retirement in 1990 he served as the Manager ofSupport Services. After retirement, he remained active following Morris Brown Football and serving his great love, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Bob lea:ves to mourn his passing, his son Rev. Nick Harvey; daughter-in-law Dr. Kyra Harvey; granddaughter Ms. Dana Harvey; his mother Mrs, Lizzie Anderson; his sister Mrs. Pat Woods, his brother-in-law Mr. Gary Woods; his brother Mr. Otis Anderson, Jr.; his nieces i\lls. Shimeki Woods, Ms. Ashley Davis, Ms. LaShonda Anderson: nephews Mr. A. B. Woods and Mr. Cedric Anderson, and a host offriends. He will be truly .missed.
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Rev. Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., Presiding
Prelude
Opening Hymn
Prayer
Rev. Celestine Boston Associate Pastor, Wesley Chapel UMC
Musical Tribute
Dr. Kyra Harvey
Remarks
Mrs. Ruth Glover President, Morris Brown Alumni Association
Solo
Mrs. Denise Henderson
The Alpha Phi Alpha Omega Service :
Benediction
Please join the family in the fellowship hall after the service for a repast.