Ferdinand (Ferd) Harvey, Jr.
Ferdinand (Ferd) Harvey, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2025. Ferd was an original in the very best sense of the word. Ferd was an Army Captain and a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. He often said, that he felt guilty at the end of a day, when he came back to a warm bed, while the Army ground forces remained in the jungle. Ferd was an avid hunter and sportsman, and he loved being outdoors. He graduated from V.P.I. & S.U., and was very active in owning and managing properties in the Pulaski area.
Ferd was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn McGhee Harvey, his father, Ferdinand Harvey, Sr., his mother, Irene Farris Harvey, and a sister, Frances Thacker Harvey Gore.
He leaves behind a loving and caring niece, Emily (Tommy) Williams and their children, Shane and Sarah. A close friend, Robbie Chrisley, who was like the son he never had. Also a nephew Chuck (Debbie) Gore, and their children Andrew, Will and Chrissy. Ferd also leaves behind many cousins and close friends.
The family also wants to send a heart felt appreciation to the loving and caring caretakers that were with Ferd until the end. Each one went above and beyond caring for Ferd.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home, 415 N. Jefferson Avenue Pulaski, VA 24301, with the Rev. Tupper Garden officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
September 16, 2025 @ 7:08 am
in 1955 I met Ferd at my moms and dads on Newbern Road. We had lived there for about 2 years and Ferd came by to ask if my parents would like to have a Southwest times paper. The free paper convinced my dad to be a subscriber. I helped Fred when I go to be about 11 delivering the paper and we made fast friendship. When he went to college it broke the timing of acquaintance but all the years after his discharge (US Army) we would talk when meeting. Rest in peace for another patriotic citizen and southern gentleman.
September 17, 2025 @ 11:27 am
Ferd is certainly going to be missed by those closest to him. He was one of the happiest people that I have known; always a ready smile and friendly greeting.
Ferd could tell some of the most interesting stories; my favorite was the one concerning the moose head that he brought back from Alaska that involved a float plane crash.
I knew Ferd for over 60 years and consider myself blessed for having known him.
Ferd you will be missed.