Osage County, Oklahoma, Obituary:  Harvey H. Gurganus

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The Hominy News - Progress
Vol. 33, No. 35
Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Page 7

Harvey H. Gurganus

Harvey H. Gurganus was born September 14, 1941 in Walker County, Alabama 
to Jasper O. and Augie (Meadows) Gurganus.  He was raised and educated in 
Alabama.  He entered into rest at his home surrounded by his family on 
August 20, 2001.  He was 59 years old.

He enlisted in the Army in 1960 and honorably discharged in 1965 serving 
two tours of duty in Korea.  Following his return from the service he 
settled down in eastern Oklahoma working in construction as a heavy 
equipment operator.  In 1986 he moved to Hominy and began ranching.  
Harvey was a craftsman and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, his land, 
good friends, the wonders of nature, taking care of his horses and cattle.  
He was married to Sharlett Spurgeon on December 18, 1991.

Harvey is survived by his wife Sharlett of the home; one daughter JoAnn 
and husband Rick Penrose of Broken Arrow; one son, Harvey W. Schrimsher 
of Wynona; one step-daughter Rita Kaye and husband Harry Mitchell; and two 
step-sons Chuck and wife Tami Spurgeon and Lindy Spurgeon all of Hominy, 
also the sunshine of his life, four grandchildren Danielle, Andy, Jessica, 
Shad, and step-grandchildren Sheena, Mallory, Jared, Stephen, Kylie, and 
Trent; one brother Lloyd "Buddy" Gurganus of Panama City, Florida, two 
sisters, Leona Bowen of Bonham, Texas and Clara Herrell of Tom Bean, Texas, 
numerous nieces and nephews, along with a host of friends.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Tennie V. Boner.

Services were held august 23, 2001 at the Calvary Worship Center with 
Reverend Toby Clemishire officiating.  Serving as Casket Escorts were 
Dwight Marks, Joe Dameron, Rick Penrose, Lindy Spurgeon, Chuck Spurgeon, 
and Josh Johnson.  The family entrusted Powell Funeral Home with service 
arrangements.
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