Edward “Ed” Harvey

Posted on March 15, 2024

Edward “Ed” Harvey, 79, of Perry passed away at his home on March 9, 2024. He was born to E.C. Harvey Sr. and Annie Carter Harvey on December 20, 1944, in Jacksonville. Ed was a conscientious public servant who worked in numerous government roles throughout his life. He served in the United States Marine Corps reserve from 196772 as a tank commander. Ed then served the students of Tallahassee as an English teacher at Rickard’s High School. For the following three decades, Ed worked in city, county and federal governments in various executive capacities throughout the state of Florida before ultimately returning to his first love prior to retirement – teaching high school students in Taylor County. Ed had a profound passion for learning. From philosophy and history, to music, science and art, Ed appreciated and sought to embody the highest ideals of the Western Enlightenment tradition. Among his many pursuits, Ed enjoyed playing his saxophone, learning new languages, shooting his bow, cutting and splitting firewood with his meticulously handsharpened axe, and growing his garden. To those closest to him, Ed was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was married to his devoted wife, Nonnie Harvey, for 45 years. To his children and grandchildren, Papa was a pillar of wisdom, encouragement, stability and strength. Ed was preceded in death by: his parents, E.C. and Annie Harvey; brothers, George and Andy; and sister, Libby. Ed is survived by: his wife, Nonnie Harvey of Perry; his brother, Tim Harvey of Lawtey; six children, Michelle Bouthillier (Reggie) of Tallahassee; Jennifer Luckey (Erik) of Bremen, Ga.; Monica Demott (Donnie) of Monticello; Ben Kimmell (Anna) of Perry; Emily Galbraith (Allen) of Hahira, Ga,; and Nick Harvey (Elizabeth) of Perry. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service for “Remembering Papa” will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Perry on Saturday, March 23, with Dr. Ben Kimmell officiating. The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may sign the online guest book at www. joepburnsfuneralhomes. com