Marion Lee Harvey

Marion Lee Harvey, 85, went to his heavenly home Thursday, August 29, 2024.

 A Celebration of his life will be held at Piney Grove Methodist Church, Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 am with Reverend Jim Folks officiating. Visitation will follow the service at 12:00 pm in the church fellowship hall. The family will gather with family and friends at the graveside at 1:30 pm at Chatham Memorial Park.

 Lee was born on August 14, 1939, in Thomasville, NC to the late Marion Thomas Harvey and Pearl Saintsing Harvey. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lloyd Stewart Harvey and son Jeffrey Lynn Harvey.

 Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Beulah Main Harvey of Siler City; daughter Angela Millsaps (Sam) of Siler City; brother Larry Harvey; grandsons Aaron Harvey (Lashay); Bray Harvey (Megan); Scott Harvey and Spencer Millsaps (Sydney); great grandchildren Braxton Harvey; Landon Harvey; Kelsie Harvey; Madison Harvey and Baby Girl Harvey arriving soon; his aunt Nell Hedrick; brother-in-law John Cassavaugh; along with many nephews, nieces and cousins.

 Lee was a mentor, teacher, and encourager in every part of his life. He attended NC State, High Point College and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in History. Later in life, he graduated from Central Carolina Community College and retired from CCCC as Instructor of Business Computer Programming. Many of his students continue to appreciate his guidance during their time in his classes.

 He was an active member in the Methodist Church both at First United Methodist Church and Piney Grove Methodist Church. He served in many leadership roles as well as taught Sunday school; sang in the choir and did solo work as well. Lee lived his life based on God’s word and shared that as he taught and served as a Lay reader.

 Lee loved sports. He and Beulah were always faithful in attendance at their grandsons’ games as well as watched sports at home. He was an avid State fan and loved to howl for a Wolfpack win. His sport of leisure was golf which he played as long as possible. He even had a hole in one.

 Lionism was Lee’s biggest passion in life. He was a Lifetime Member of the Siler City Lions Club which he served since 1968. He helped to organize and served as Club Advisor for the Jordan Matthews High School Leo Club. Lee also sponsored and mentored many new members of the Siler City Lions Club through the years. He held many local, district, region and state offices with the NC Lions. He served as District Governor for District 31-G in 1982-1983. He received many awards during his long service in Lionism. Most notably were: North Carolina Lions Hall of Fame member; Melvin Jones Fellow; Jack Stickley Fellow; William L. Woolard “Partner in Service” Fellow and Sid L. Scruggs III “Beacon of Hope” Fellow. The motto for Lionism is “We Serve”. This was Lee’s motto as he served the Siler City community and schools through Lionism.

 Lee loved his family and encouraged them throughout their lives. His wit, smile and wisdom will be missed but will live on in each of them. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and medical staff at UNC Chapel Hill MICU and the Siler City Dialysis Unit for their care.

Memorials may be made to the Siler City Lions Club, North Carolina Lions Foundation and Piney Grove Methodist Church.

 Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Harvey family.

 Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com