Harvey Richard Barfield

Harvey R. Barfield

JEFFERSONVILLE – Harvey Richard Barfield, 90, of Hwy 80, passed away Friday February 10, 2023 in Jeffersonville.

Services will be held Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 1:00PM at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Barfield was born in Macon the son of the late Bernice C. “B.C.” Barfield and Dorothy Mae Jenkins Barfield. He was raised by his Grandparents, Samuel George Jenkins and Josephine Pierce Curtis Jenkins. Mr. Barfield was the widower of the late Helen Wenona Adams Barfield and was preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Wyatt, Juanita Mote, and Morris Barfield. Harvey’s grandfather worked for a railroad company, and as a child Harvey spent his days riding along with him and other workers on trains. In High School, he was the best shooter on the Rifle Club of Lanier at the time and came in 2nd in the State Tournament against other ROTC schools. As a young man, Harvey was quite athletic, especially loving and playing baseball; he thought of himself as the best shortstop around. As a matter of fact, he was playing for Robert Adams, his future Father--in -Law when he met his wife of 72 years, Helen. Harvey was a professional land surveyor and surveyed throughout the South, including Cape Canaveral. He was known to be a generous man and helped many people in need throughout his life. Harvey and Helen loved to travel. Harvey enjoyed planning trips and taking along others with he and Helen on cruises, driving across the US and Canada, and touring many countries in Europe.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War and was a member of Wheeler Heights Baptist Church.

Survivors include his Son, Harvey Richard “Rick” Barfield, Jr. and by his Brothers, Charles Barfield and Bobby Lee Barfield.

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Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.