James Harvey, age 82, of Amarillo, Texas went to be with his Lord and his beloved wife on Monday, September 4, 2023. The family will receive friends for a viewing on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 5-7pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10am at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
James Lynn Harvey was born January 10, 1941 in Amarillo, Texas to Graham and Opal Harvey. He grew up in both Amarillo and Brazil. James married Martha Kay Morris Harvey on July 20, 1962 in Pampa Texas. James served as an officer in United States Army and was a proud Vietnam veteran. He retired from Enron Energy Company in 1999. He served in numerous ministry positions, and disaster relief efforts. He spent many years as co-executive director of the Hope Welcome Center. James’s fondest memories and first love was spending time with family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Graham and Opal Harvey; and brother Gerald Wayne Harvey.
James is survived by his brother, Barry Harvey; two sons Mark Lyn Harvey and Kevin Lee Harvey and his wife, Ann Marie Harvey; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, extended family and countless loved ones.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Hope Welcome Center at 2123 S. Van Buren Amarillo Texas 79109
