The management and staff of Sunset Memorial Chapel, Inc. sadly announce the earthly transition of Brother Amos Lee Harvey Sr., of Sylacauga, Alabama. In his 67th season of life, he slept away in death, to be awaken in the bosom of Jesus on Friday, October 25, 2013, while at Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga.
Amos Harvey Sr., was born December 25, 1945 to the late Joseph Samuel Harvey and Celia F. Harvey of Talladega County.
Mr. Amos Harvey accepted Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where he remained faithful until his demise.
Mr. Amos Harvey was united in holy matrimony to Linda Wilson on April 7, 1969.
He was decorated Vietnam veteran, being awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army
Commendation Medal, Air Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal during his active duty service.
He retired from Anniston Army Depot after several years of dedication.
Mr. Amos Harvey Sr. leaves to cherish his loving memories: A loving wife Linda W. Harvey, one daughter, Veronica Harvey-Treadway (Thaddeus) of Tuscaloosa, AL and three sons Amos L. Harvey Jr., Benjamin Harvey (Angelia) both of Sylacauga, AL and Martin Harvey (Nechia) of Birmingham, AL; Ten grandchildren; Eight siblings: Joe Frank Harvey (Gail), Ruthie Lee Crowe (Jerry), Mary Francis Threatt (Larry), Wallace Harvey (Eva), Gloria Averitte, Curtis Harvey all of Sylacauga, AL and Joyce Cunningham of Georgia;and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.