JC HARVEY

May 2, 1938 ~ September 7, 2017 (age 79)

A memorial service was held on Friday September 15, 2017 at 5:00 pm at Antioch MB Church-Whiteville,Tn.  Burial was in the Church cemetery and Dixie Funeral Home www.dixiefuneralhome.com was in charge of the professional service.

My time on earth is over. While you may miss me, be comforted knowing that I am dwelling in my heavenly home, with my mother, father, sister, and other  loved ones who have gone before me.
I've worked hard, provided for my family, made a lot of friends along the way, had a lot of fun, and told a lot of jokes. I've lived well. I've loved in my own unique way and left this earth knowing that I was loved dearly as my family stood by my side as I took my last breath on September 7, 2017. I was hesitant to go, because I'm used to taking care of my family. I wasn't sure how they would fare without me. Plus I didn't know if they could take care of my cows and tend to my fields the way I wanted them to; but God reassured me that my wife, children, and close family and friends would be okay. And where they fell short in strength, He would give them His strength to endure. I'm at peace.
I was born in Hardeman County to the late Johnny Harvey and Leola Cross Harvey on May 2, 1938. Throughout my life I had plenty of jobs, but I was always a farmer at heart. I guess I took after my mother. I've been told that we shared many of the same qualities. As a child, she and my grandfather taught me the meaning of hard work and independence. Even if I had to do something by myself, I would do it with no complaints. When my health began to fail me, it didn't stop me. God bless my family and friends who would offer to help, but I preferred to do it all by myself. I didn't like to  burden people with things that I could do. Some may have said I was stubborn. I say I was self-sufficient.
Although my exterior may have been tough, I cared deeply for my family and I loved to see people smile. I laughed a lot (many times at my own jokes). They say laughter is the best medicine, and for most of my life that's what it's been to me. Everyone knew if they were coming around me, they would get a good laugh. That's just one of the ways I showed people I cared.
Life has been good to me. I was blessed to marry Hattie Gibbs in 1962. We were then blessed with six children, and from them I acquired a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren to spoil. And man did I spoil them. I'll miss them, but I hope that I taught them enough about life that they'll live well and most importantly “do good”. That's what I believed in, helping others. Even if I would joke about it, I enjoyed seeing others happy and I wanted to help when I could.
As I said, life has been good. I have no complaints. Even through my illnesses, God gave me just enough strength every day to get my work done. While some may be hurt looking at the way I left this earth, give God thanks that I left doing what I loved. Although my family and friends may have known me well, God knew me best and He knows what's best. Again, I am at peace.
Although I am no longer physically here with you, I've given enough love and spread plenty of laughter to carry you until we meet again. Don't cry for me. Instead think of all the great memories we shared. And there were plenty! 
Not one to ask too much of anyone, I will request this of my family and friends. If you must do anything for me, make sure you love well, laugh a lot, and “do good”. 
                                                      Until we meet again...

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