Tad Ray Harvey

Funeral Services for Tad Ray Harvey, 14, of Sperry, were held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Osage Oaks Church of God in Sperry, OK. Reverend Jerry Harper, Reverend Rick Harvey, Reverend Doyle Ginn, and Reverend Adam Stang officiated and burial was in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket Bearers were Brian Foshee, Tony Gammel, John Maggard, Randle Moyer, T.J. Teel, and Tim Neece. Honorary Casket Bearers were Ethan Foshee, Ryan Harvey, and Cody Jett. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Tad was born February 11, 1999 in Tulsa, OK to Ronald Ray and Tonia Carol Jean (Carr) Harvey. He passed away August 21, 2013 in Sperry, OK.

Tad’s name means “little king” and that, he was. He enjoyed watching football, especially the OU Sooners, and basketball, especially the Thunder. He was quite a flirt, especially to blondes. Tad enjoyed hanging out with his best friend, Ethan. He loved being with family, no matter what they were doing. He loved his sissy and was sissy’s biggest cheerleader! Tad loved when she would sing to him, especially when she lip synced “Billie Jean” to him. He loved to be sung to and his favorite song was “Jesus Loves Me.” He had a contagious smile! Tad had a special way of touching everyone he met, even strangers at the store or wherever he went. He enjoyed going to church and church camp. He liked riding horses while he was still able to. Tad was Moma’s awesome sidekick! He was moma, daddy, and sissy’s inspiration and hero!

He is survived by his daddy and moma, Ronny and Tonia Harvey of the home; sister, Ashley Taylor of the home; grandparents, Janice and Chuck Forbes of Locust Grove, and Janis and Ron Harvey of Sperry; aunt, Shauna Carr of Pryor; uncle and aunt, Rick and Kim Harvey of Sperry; cousins, Samantha, Ryan, Kaylee, and Cale Harvey, and Cody and Kelli Jett, all of Sperry; numerous extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmas, Cora Teel and Nettie Mae Harvey; great-great grandparents, Iva and Joe Roberts; great-aunts, JoEllen Teel and Shirley Walters; and great-uncle, Wallace Harvey.