Ronald Lee Harvey
January 25, 1952 ~ October 3, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ronald Lee Harvey, 51, of 83 Sardis Road, Asheville, died Friday, October 3, 2003, in an Asheville hospital of complications from a stroke.
Mr. Harvey was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Charles O. and Sarah Justice Harvey. He was a 1970 graduate of Enka High School where he was a National Merit Finalist and former president of the Asheville/Buncombe County Youth Council. He attended Brevard Community College in Titusville, FL, the University of South Florida and graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in electrical engineering.
Mr. Harvey had been a civil pilot and was certified by the FAA as an ultralight flight examiner. He had been co-owner of an Asheville jewelry store and president/principal owner of a Hendersonville based ultralight aircraft manufacturing and sales company in the early 1980’s. Prior to a disabling automobile accident in 1980, he had been internationally rated in skeet shooting, competeing in North and South America, and had participated briefly in professional tennis and bowling.
Surviving are his sister, Nancy H. Odum of Asheville; a brother, Bill Harvey of Asheville; two nieces, Sarah Harvey and Stephanie Odum of Asheville; two nephews Eric Harvey of Canton and Chuck Harvey of Asheville.
Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Plemmons officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service and request that memorials be made to the Lewis Rathburn Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Dear Nancy,
I was so sorry to learn of Ronnie’s death. I have many fond memories of all of my Venable buddies – riding the bus, 8th grade with Mrs. Wells, etc.. It may have been a small group but it was a good one. I never pass your house without thinking about your family. I will keep you, Bill and your families in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Sharon Waugh
We were sad to hear of Ronnies’s passing.Our heart goes out to the family.
Bill:
I offer my sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family. I recently lost a brother (age 52) and can relate to what you are going through.
Jim
Nancy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God comfort and strengthen you and give you peace.
Tom Long
Nancy,
I’m so sorry as I read about the loss of your brother. I just want you to know Sally and I are thinking about you, Gerald and Stephanie is this time of sorrow.
Dear Nancy,
I was sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing from my sister, Marty Parker. I would like to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Ronnie was a good friend of mine. May God hold you and your family in the palms of His Hands during this time. If I could be there, I would, but teaching obligations will not let me do so. Take care, and God bless you.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Ones,
It is a sad time and I send you my prayers. I still miss your mother She and I use to share our dreams for our children. I know her arms was wide open waiting for Ronnie.
Blessings to you.
Jean Harris