A.J. "Mike" Harvey

A.J. “Mike” Harvey, 95, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. He was born October 5, 1913, at Callaway, Nebraska to James and Louise (Johansen) Harvey. Mike lived in Callaway, Nebraska until 1927 when his family moved to Dawson County. Mike enjoyed being a farmer and farmed North of town for thirty-seven years. He and Verda moved to Lexington in 1974. Mike was a kind and gentle man who was loved by his family and friends. He enjoyed all sports but especially the University of Nebraska football and Atlanta Braves baseball. The family wishes to thank the doctors and caregivers who gave him comfort. Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Nickerson, five grandchildren; Christopher, Michael, Nikki (Shari), Mark (Dawn) and Shannon and nine great-grandchildren; Abigail, Andrew, Simon, Sean, Timothy, Ashley, Benjamin, Christie and Leah. Other close relatives are his sisters-in-law, Doris Beck and her children, Lee (Carolyn), Roxie(Gary), and Marcia (Drew), and Phyllis (Lee) Oberg and her children, Steve & Greg, and Lavere (Bill) Brinkman and her family, Ted, Jr. (Kelly) and Tammy. Mike was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Verda, who died in 1995; and brothers, Arthur, Robert, Ted, and sister, Lillian Alkire. Services will be Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Todd Karges officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be shared at: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.