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Vernon Harvey

03/20/1932 - 08/11/2020

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Obituary For Vernon Harvey

Vernon "Bones" Leslie Harvey, 88, of Sedalia, MO passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO. He was born on March 20, 1932 in Hughesville, MO the son of John Stephen and Alpha Nadine (Bratton) Harvey Sr, who preceded him in death.

On May 18, 1958 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Betty Joan Callaway, who preceded him in death.

He served his country honorably in the US Air Force. He was honored to serve his community by operating Harvey Brothers Implement Company for decades in the community.

Bones loved supporting local sports teams. Rarely did a day go by that he wasn't at a sporting event in the area. He experienced as much joy watching local teams as those players did playing the games.

He also loved spending time with his friends. He enjoyed talking with people from everywhere he visited, and felt like all of his friends were part of his family.

Bones enjoyed the outdoors, and had many great memories of fishing trips with his friends. He had a successful career of playing fastpitch softball, which resulted in his election into the Hall of Fame. The friendships he made during that time meant the world to him.

Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Harms (Greg) of Kansas City; two sons, Steven Harvey of Belton and Scott Harvey (Beth) of Sedalia; and four grandchildren, Garrison and Carter Harms, and Seth and Luke Harvey.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Harvey and John Harvey, Jr.

A Celebration of Life is planned at a later date.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO with full military honors.

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  • 12/15/2020

    Bones was one of the nicest men ov ever met. When I worked at Best Western he was the highlight of every morning and sometimes he would even come back in for lunch in the afternoon. Every chance id get i wpuld sit down to talk to him. He always talked about his grandkids and going to the city to see his kiddos. He talked about softball and always joking around. When the other guys at breakfast would be too hard on the waitresses he would tell them to cool it or side with us that they were wrong. He was such a joy to talk to . He left a huge print on my heart with his kindness and friendship and I will never forget him. Be was one of a kind and had the kindest eyes and smile ive ever seen.

  • 09/04/2020

    Stephanie and Scott, I was so sorry to hear this. I have such wonderful memories with all of you, and will miss him stopping by my office to catch up and give me a hug. Sending prayers to all of you. Such a good man!

  • 08/25/2020

    Stephanie, I am so very sorry to hear your dad passed. I know you two were very close. I just loved your dad! I will never forget him coaching us in softball. He was the perfect coach. A big teddy bear. Big hugs to you and your brothers. Love, Karla (Mucke) Hall

  • 08/18/2020

    Stephanie, So sorry for your family's loss.

  • 08/16/2020

    Scott, very sorry to hear of you dad's passing. Thought back to some stories of softball from my uncle which included Bones. Prayers for you and family.

  • 08/16/2020

    my Dad watched him played many a softball game with bones playing.tell him hi when you get to the game upstairs. r i p

  • 08/16/2020

    You will not be forgotten.

  • 08/14/2020

    Great guy. Prayers for family

  • 08/13/2020

    Bones was 1 of a kind. Prayers are with you and your family

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