Born September 23, 1931
Died July 9, 2020
Harvey was born to Joe and Jean Gotlieb in Birmingham on September 23, 1931, the second child of four. The family resided primarily in Mountain Brook where Harvey attended the local Birmingham schools. While in school, he noticed a cute young girl a year behind him in class, Barbara Goldberg. They started dating and never stopped, marrying in 1953 after graduation from high school. Ron was born in 1956 followed by Julie in 1959.
Harvey worked in the family business, Star Provision, for years, then when the business was sold, he transitioned his career at Birmingham Hide where he spent a great 37 years before retiring at the age of 84. He loved his family, working and the University of Alabama football team. He was the best dad, grandfather, and friend. Harvey will be remembered for having a big heart a humble personality.
Harvey was predeceased by his parents; sister, Linda and brother, Irvin. He is survived by his son, Ron and wife Sally Seegers, Julie Weber and her children, Brett and Samantha, sister Doris and husband Jack Goldfarb, Joanna Gotlieb Collat, and many extended family members.
Due to Covid-19 a small service will be held Sunday at Elmwood Cemetery at 10 am. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Temple Emanu-El at http://ourtemple.org/online-donation-form/ or to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/.
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