August G. Garvey was born to August H. Garvey and Audrey (Nelson) Garvey in Muskegon, MI on September 2, 1941. Augie, as all who knew him, fought a courageous battle with cancer and went to heavenly home on October 5, 2020 with family members by his side.
He was a hard worker and provider. He loved camping, traveling, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Jean, children, Jim (Joyce) Shults, Jeff (Trixie) Shults, Lena Ferrier (Dave Campbell), grandchildren, Elizabeth (Thomas) Branch, Joseph (Heather) Tanner, Eric (Amber) Shults, Joshua (Maria) Halberda, Sara (James) Burnett, and four great grandchildren. Also, sons, Gary, Martin, and Curtis, daughter, Shelia, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters, Kay (Art) Johnson of Flushings, MI, and Clara Tatro of Muskegon.
Preceding him in death are his parents, sister, Ruth Chingman, and brother, Lynne Garvey.
A graveside service will take place on Friday October 9, 2020 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens at 11:00 A. M.