Michael Harvey “Spud” born March 25, 1968 in Fort Smith, AR to Gary and Edith (Smith) Harvey and left this life May 28, 2022.
He is survived by wife and best friend Cheryl Leigh Harvey; daughter Katelyn Williamson and Husband Trevor; step-sons Adler Sexton and Alex Hayes “Megan” of Chicago; sister Lisa Freeman and husband Mark their sons Kyle and Kole; brother Chris Harvey and wife Michelle their sons Christopher and Cooper; a best friend Paul Wahman; a dear friend “Pops” Ancel Fry; and a beloved pup CJ.
Michael was employed at the family business Mountain Mechanical. He was a Christian man, a husband, a son, a father, an uncle and friends to many. He loved horse races, fishing, being outdoors, and meeting new people. As he would always say, a stranger is a friend you haven’t met yet. He will be missed dearly.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 2, 2022 at First Baptist Church Fayetteville with Rev. Scott Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
Dale and I will cherish every moment with you and Leigh for the rest of our lives . We are so blessed to have crossed paths so many years ago. From riding to fishing and drying your clothes from a monsoon rain just a little over a week ago you should made our lives brighter. I will forever miss your smile, laugh,jokes and stories but most of all your presents. RIP Mike❤️
Brian and I loved the day trips we did with you all on the mountain! We are so grateful to have you a part of our world the last 7 years! Mike, you always had a smile on ur face, never met a stranger and was always willing to help others! You will be so missed! Leigh and family, we are so sorry for your loss and our hearts break for you all! Lifting you all up in prayer!
Gary, Edith and Family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. I can’t even imagine that pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Latretha (Scroggin) Eaton
Gary, Edith and family:
I am truly sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you all through this most difficult time!
Sincerely,
Tammy Moody
Harvey Family….
The Mawby Family want you to know that we are thinking of your family and praying for you all during this difficult time.
Mike was a great guy and will be missed dearly. His memory will live on forever and his smile will be seen thru all of you!
XOXO
Gary. So sorry for the family lost at a time like this I can’t be there but always remember my heart is there
Gary, I was shocked to learn of Spud’s death. I know it must be a crushing pain you are feeling. My deepest sympathies and prayers for all the family. Spud impacted a lot of lives and will be sorely missed by all.
Pat Hall
Sending hugs and prayers sweet cousin. I wish I could be there but I’m not up to traveling yet.
I can’t believe Mike is gone. I can still see his smile when we were visiting with you in December at Aunt Juanita’s service.
Love you much and please let me know if you need anything.
I still can’t believe it. We just met you and Leigh that morning. Listened to you talk about all your family, went on a little ride so you could jump in the creek and visited some more and watched CJ swim to you. It was mine and Cassie’s pleasure to meet you guys. It only took that little time we spent together to know you were one of the good ones. Thank you James and Missy for introducing us to your Friends. Gods Speed Mike
We cannot imagine your heartbreak.
So many prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 For your families.
Don’t know what to do or say but 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😪
Prayers to the grieved family to get stronger. Jesus showers comfort for the dear ones 🙏
Harvey Family
I want you to know we’re thinking of you and praying for you. May God comfort you and guide you through this difficult time.
Leigh,
You may not remember us but we rode together with a group of people one time in the Spoke Plant area and my husband and I were introduced to you and Mike.
We talked about the old school house at Spoke Plant and the strange noises in it.
We talked of many things that day and enjoyed meeting you both so much! We are so sad and so sorry for you and your families.
God bless you all and know that we have been praying for you. Mike truly did not know a stranger, we are proof!
Sincere condolences
Tommy and Billie Whorton(I am Noreta Baker’s daughter)
Our heartfelt ♥️. Miss you Mike. Love you, Leigh. Carl Pense and Kim Rutledge
Leigh, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. Prayers for you and your family .
My world as I know it with you, Michael and my Baby Girl C. Leigh exploded when God needed another Angel. There are no words to express how very deeply your passing to your forever home with our Lord has opened up a huge gap in our lives. I’m thankful for my time of knowing you, sharing laughter, love and parts of my world with you in it. Your memories will be cherished! Till we meet again on the other side — Mimi
Our deepest condolences to Leigh and family. Mike will be dearly missed by you all and many others. He was a good one!
Rest In Peace my friend! ❤️
Oh, Leigh, I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s death. We will be lifting your sweet family up in our prayers
I was so terribly sorry to hear about Michael. I didn’t know until Tretha told me . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Spud will be missed by all very sorry to hear of his passing. I will remember the Harvey family in my prayers.
John Hayes
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this difficult time.