David "Dave" Paul Harvey

Born December 25, 1945, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dave was the son of the late Paul Henry Harvey and Ethel Larson Harvey. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ann Harvey Scott, Lois Kay Harvey, and Barbara Jean Harvey.

Dave grew up in Raleigh where he graduated from Broughton High School. He attended North Carolina State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and participated in ROTC. He later served his country as an officer in Vietnam. After his military service, Dave attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington, earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology. He decided to settle in Wilmington where he eventually retired from a successful career in Software Engineering.

Dave found joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved taking walks, completing his daily crossword puzzle, gardening, making crafts, reading, playing golf, and birdwatching. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dave is survived by his wife, Lori Palmer Harvey; his children, Ashley Anne Campese; Chelsea Michelle Richardson and her husband, Christopher Bradley Richardson; Michael O'Malley Gabardine and his wife, Haruka Miyazaki Gabardine; and Alana Marie Harvey and her husband, Michael Sirio Harvey. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lylah Campese, Carson Campese, Stella Richardson, Teddy Richardson; his niece Paige Mullin; and his nephew Pearce Scott.

A funeral service will be held Friday, October 16 at 11a.m. at Andrews Valley Chapel in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Memorial gifts may be made through the NC State Giving Portal to the Dr. Paul Henry Harvey Scholarship in honor of Dave.