Obituary of Harley Coleman Harvey

Harley Coleman Harvey, 96, of Hixson, TN passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran. He achieved the rank of PFC and was a medic from 1945-1948. He was a member of the American Legion and after his discharge from the Army he became a professional wrestler and was a Heavy Weight Body Building Champion. He retired from TVA and became a Job Superintendent at the Testing Tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base before retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Teamsters Union serving as a Master Steward and campaigning for Trustee. He was the most beloved man we have ever known. Harley was preceded in death by the love of his life for over 50 years, Alma Harwood Harvey and his only son, Doyle Harvey and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his grandson, Daniel (Angelia) Harvey, step-daughter, Vickie Aubin, brother, Harold Harvey, sister, Dorothy Burnette, 6 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Legacy Funeral Home with Rev. Mitch McClure and Rev. Melvin Walker officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Arrangements by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 (423) 843-2525. To share memories, photos or condolences please visit www.legacyfuneralhome.com.