Dr. Raymond Walter Harvey

Dr. Harvey was born on December 16, 1939, in Lewisburg, West Virginia to Edna Eufa and Howard Taft Harvey. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University and continued his academic pursuit at North Carolina State University where he received his PhD in Animal Science in 1963. As Professor of Animal Science at NC State, he devoted his life to educating students in the fine art of animal husbandry, and along the way he broadened the knowledge of many purebred Angus breeders in his low key and unpretentious way. He served as faculty advisor to many graduate students and coached the NC State Livestock Judging Team for many years.

Dr. Harvey was a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers at NCSU and served on the Board of Directors of the NC Angus Association. He held the position of ex officio Director of the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association until his retirement in 1996. In recognition of his many achievements, he was inducted into the North Carolina State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Ray found joy in spending time with his family, playing golf and sharing meals with friends.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlotte Ann Harvey, two sons, Bradley Ray Harvey and wife Mary Beth of Raleigh, David Howard Harvey of Raleigh, and daughter Amy Harvey Calisto and husband Tom of Apex; three grandchildren, Carson Harvey, Brooklyn Calisto and Alexandra Calisto; and two sisters, Catherine Richmond and Loma Riffle of Greensboro and predeceased by his sister Dreama Cochran of Lewisburg, West Virginia.

A celebration of life will be held at the NC State University Club at 4200 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 3 to 5 pm.

Services provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh.