Harvey was born June 9, 1945 in Catawba Co. to the late Sterling and Lillian Holland Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James “Eddie” Baker, father and mother-in-law, Cecil and Margaret Baker.
He was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA and served as an usher, retired from Clayton Marcus Furniture and was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam era.
He is survived by his wife, Janie Baker Ward of the home; daughter, Melissa Miller and husband, Anthony of Hickory; sisters, Jackie Franks of Hickory, Libby Chambers of Hickory; brother, Rick Ward and wife, Becky, of Hickory; sister-in-law, Judy Baker of Conover; nieces, Beth Heaton, Natalie Kincaid, Susan Shelor and Heidi Hedrick; nephews, Tommy Hefner, Nathan Ward and Scott Crider.
Services will be Sunday, January 13, 2013, at 3:00 PM at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA with Rev. Richard A. Hites officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:30 until 8:00 PM at Hickory Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA, 2259 12th. Ave., NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.
Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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