Larry Glynn Harvey, 70, of Ragley, La., passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was born to his late parents, T.L. and Maxine Harvey on Jan. 2, 1952, in Lake Charles, La. He was a lifelong member, Deacon, and taught an Adult Sunday School Class at Topsy Baptist Church in Topsy. Larry loved gardening, and working at the South Beau Care Ministries. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whom he loved very much. He would say “it does an old man’s heart good to see the kids in church.”
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 52 years, Linda Moon Harvey; two daughters, Melissa Stricker (Brad) of Moss Bluff, Rebecca Manuel (Jason) of Ragley; son-in-law, Joey Meek of Westlake; sister, Linda Harvey of Moss Bluff; grandchildren, Kristin Mears (Bryan), Ryan Chaddick (LillieAnn), Elizabeth Meche (Tylor), Robert Meek, Keagan Manuel (Kellee), Dylan Manuel, Austin Meek (Olivia), Ethan Manuel, Gabe Meek; great-grandchildren, Kyler, Josiah, Karleigh, Macey, Grayson Todd, Grayson Roy, Braxton, Kenzie, Addilyn, Kane, A.J. “Amanda Jo”, JoJo “Joseph”, and two on the way; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amanda Meek; two sisters, Myra Rozas and Debbie McGee; along with his brother, Terry Harvey.
A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Topsy Baptist Church in Topsy, La., on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 1 p.m. with Bro. Lloyd Carroll and Bro. Don Moon officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley, La.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons International and/or to South Beau Care Ministries.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonmossbluff.com for the Harvey family.