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Bennie Harvey

March 18, 1931 — September 9, 2020

Bennie Harvey was born March 18, 1931 to Starling and Mary Harvey in Henderson, KY.
He was affectionately known as “Uncle” to all his nieces and nephews. He was known for teasing all the little children.
He was well known in the tri-state area for refereeing at area basketball games. He was the first African American to referee a basketball game at the state tournament in Lexington, KY. He retired from Inland Container in Evansville, IN.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother Starling and Mary Harvey, his son Bernard Harvey, and his daughter Lisa Langley.
He leaves behind his companion of 55 years Juanita Cabell who was also his caregiver; his daughters: Teresa Fellows of Lexington, KY, Kassandra (Scottie) Spicey of Waverly, TN; a sister Dorothy Stone of Henderson, KY; Eight grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be Friday, September 18 at noon at R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel in Evansville, IN. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time. Due to COVID- 19, face masks/coverings are required and social distancing will be practiced.
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Friday, September 18, 2020

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel, LLC

1001 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel, LLC

1001 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

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