Guy Louie Harvey, 75, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at 10:15 AM. Born January 16, 1944, he was a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, LA.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Ordoyne Funeral Home and will continue on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 9:00 AM until service time at Saint Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow at Saint Charles Borromeo Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cynthia Boudreaux Harvey; daughters, Kay H. (Charlie) Melancon, Beth H. (Emile) Geneux; grandchildren, Noah Melancon, Grace Melancon, Ella Melancon, Henry Melancon, Evelyn Geneux, Emmy Geneux, Georgia Geneux, Annabeth Geneux; brother, Donald (Elsie) Harvey.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lavell and Reata Harvey; sister, Brenda Madeira.
He played college football at USL, where he received his Master's degree in Education. He remained in contact with his teammates and friends throughout the years.
He impacted numerous lives during his time at Thibodaux High School as a coach, teacher and principal until his retirement in 2002, a career spanning 33 years.
After retirement, he remained actively involved in Thibodaux High Schools Student Council as well as the Louisiana Association of Student Councils, routinely attending local, state, regional and national conventions.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and spending quality time with his grandchildren, and in recent years, became very involved with his family’s genealogy.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations may be to the Guy Harvey Memorial Fund at Hancock Whitney Bank for future allocation to scholarship and leadership endeavors.
Ordoyne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.