John R. Harvey, 81 of Burnettsville, Indiana, died at 2:50 p.m., on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his daughter's house surrounded by his family.

 John was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1941, in Mace, Indiana to John Russell and Violet (Baer) Harvey. They preceded him in death.

On November 24, 1964, in Mace, Indiana he married Patricia R. Budreau. She survives.

John was born and raised Mace, Indiana and was a 1960 graduate New Ross High School.  John owned and operated Dog & Suds in Frankfort, Indiana.  He also owned J.R. Harvey Construction until retiring to the life of leisure in Florida.  He absolutely loved playing cards and throwing horseshoes, with his loving friends of Cross Creek Resort in Florida.  John made this a daily routine while he was able and always hoping to get a "Hammer" (getting two shoes on at once). 

John is survived by his wife, Patricia R. "Pat" Harvey of Burnettsville, Indiana, children, Debbie K. (husband Steve) Colclasure of Florida, Anthony A. "Tony" (wife Margaret "Meg") Harvey of Indianapolis, Indiana, Tammy S. (husband Russell "Rusty") Bliss, II., of Brownsburg, Indiana, Heidi (husband Eddie) Thomas of Burnettsville, Indiana, ten (10) grandchildren, sixteen (16) great-grandchildren, two (2) great-great-children, sister, Nancy Stallsworth of Indianapolis, Indiana, brother, William "Bill" (wife Lynn) Casey of Jamestown, Indiana, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John Russell Harvey and Violet (Baer) Casey, brother-in-law, Bill Stallsworth.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 3:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana

Funeral Mass will follow at the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana, on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. with Father Chris Miller officiating. 

Private family burial.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Parkinson Foundation, envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Harvey Family.

Miller- Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family during their time of need.