Herman H. Harvey, III

Herman H. Harvey III, 96 of Beckley left this earth and entered a new life on February 23, 2011, at Bowers Hospice House, after a short illness.
Born January 13, 1915 in McDowell County, WV, he was the son of David H. and Chloe Farley Harvey. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruth Harvey Holding, Eula Harvey McKinney, Sadie Harvey Fitzpatrick and Ellen Harvey Lewis; three brothers, D. Homer Harvey, W. Paul Harvey, and Robert L. Harvey; and his daughter, Phyllis Harvey Conner.
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, he went to work for Appalachian Power Company where he retired. He then spent years working for Midwest Corporation in Charleston. He lived in Daniels for 56 years before moving to Beckley in 2004.
He has joined his loving wife, Odell Bailey Harvey. They were married on July 4, 1936 and were married for 64 years when she passed away on July 11, 2000. They raised two children, Phyllis Harvey Conner and Herman H. Harvey IV.
He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church on South Kanawha Street in Beckley. He and his wife joined Memorial Baptist Church in July 1939. He was a very active member of the church. He become the Superintendent of Sunday School in 1941 and served for 12 years and 3 terms. He taught the Men’s Bible Class, as well as the Junior Boys Sunday School, sang in the choir, and became an ordained deacon in 1965.
In 1957 he was accepted into the AF & AM Lodge #95 of Beckley, Knights Templar, Beckley Chapter #36 R.A.M. and Beni Kedem Shrine in Charleston. He also wrote poetry and is a member of International Society of Poets. He was also a charter member of the Beckley Art Club which is now known as the Beckley Art Group. Herman also served with the National Guard
Herman has a column in the Register Herald every Sunday, titled, “Hermanisms”, from his published book of quips and quotes called “Poor Herman’s Almanac”. He also has two cookbooks titled “Over Land and Sea” and “On Blueberry Hill”.
He loved to travel with his wife. They made trips to Canada, Hawaii, Rio de Janeiro, Dutch East Indies and Alaska. He also made and played many instruments. He loved to cook, garden and can and collected antiques.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Herman H. Harvey IV and his wife Judith of Beckley, sister, Sybil Wood of Princeton; three grandchildren, Gemala Conner Coursey and husband Chuck of GA, Rachel Harvey Loving and husband Stephen of Beckley, Janna Harvey Willis and husband, Richard of Beckley, as well as two great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Following his wishes, Herman will be cremated.
On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at Memorial Baptist Church at a later date.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.