Carl Wayne Harvey

Carl Wayne Harvey, age 80, of Houston Texas passed peacefully September 10, 2025, 9:40 pm. Carl was born December 25, 1944 in San Mateo California to parents Raymon Dee Harvey and Jewell Marie (Hogan) Harvey. After graduating high school in 1961, age 17, he went on to join the United States Army serving 2 terms in Vietnam and spending the remainder of his career stationed primarily in Butzbach Germany where he met his sweetheart and beloved wife Karin Maria (Dechert) Harvey. He passed just 9 days short of their 60th wedding anniversary, September 19, 1965. Carl moved Karin from Germany to Texas where they married in Orange and went on to have two children, Sharon and Bryan Harvey. After retiring from the Army in 1982, Carl and Karin worked for Capital Bail Bonding downtown Houston for 10 years. Carl went on to work in the towing industry 20 years after that, fully retiring at age 70. He spent a lot of time with his son Bryan teaching him the ins and outs of the trade. Bryan has many fond memories of them pulling pranks on one another. Bryan followed in his father’s footsteps and started his own company, Harvey’s Towing LLC. Carl was passionate about the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and camping with his family, specifically at the Trinity River where they owned a campsite. A favorite memory of Carl’s was when he and Karin drifted down the Trinity River in their boat from the Lake Livingston dam all the way down to Anahuac Baytown where his brother Warren picked them up at the end of their trek, camping along the way. Both Karin and Carl talked about this favorite romantic adventure of theirs for years. They spent nearly every weekend on that river enjoying family time, friends, their children, and grandchildren. Sergeant First Class Carl W. Harvey will be remembered by his given nick-name “Top” or “Smoke”. He ranked E7 in the United States Army. Received the Meritorious Service Metal distinguishing him for exceptional performance of duty as Chief of Firing Battery and as Motor Sergeant, Battery A, 1st Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded him were: Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (Bronze, 5 loops), Meritorious Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (w/1 Silver Service Star), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, RVNCOF G w/Palm, Campaigns 6 Counter Offensive, and Area of last Overseas tour: Germany. Sergeant First Class Harvey’s commendable performance of duty was in keeping with finest traditions of the military service and reflects distinct credit upon himself and the United States Army. Carl professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and has now passed on into the arms of our Lord. Carl was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Raymon Dee and Jewell Marie Harvey, his daughter Sharon Marie Harvey, his sister Julia Ann Williams, and his brother Cecil Ray Harvey. Jesus says, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. That whosoever believes in me shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ John 14:6 ‘That who believes in me he will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die and have eternal life.’ John 11:25-26. Until we meet again. Carl is survived by his beloved wife Karin Harvey. His brother Warren Harvey and wife Georgia. His son Bryan Harvey and wife Valarie. His grandchildren Desiree Ewing, Julian Harvey and wife Iris, Brianna Harvey and husband Jorge Caballero. His great grandchildren Taylon Harvey, Luna and Emilia Caballero. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and other family members. We will miss Carl every day. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him. A Full Military Honors ceremony will be held at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. Graveside service September 19th, 2025 at 10:15 am. Please line up in Lane 2 at 10:10 am, we will be escorted to our assigned pavilion for the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wounded Warrior Project.

Carl Wayne Harvey

December 25, 1944 - September 10, 2025