Eugene "Gene" Kelly Harvey, 84, passed away on May 16, 2026. Born May 11, 1942, Gene lived a life defined by family, service, hard work, and kindness.

Gene attended Woodrow Wilson High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany. He later attended Charleston Beauty Academy and Virginia Farrell School of Beauty. Throughout his life, he helped open and operate several businesses, including Jessie's Beauty Salon, Harvey Wig Villa and Beauty Salon, Harvey Plaza Mall, Harvey's Fashions and Bridal, Step Ahead, Sports Foot, and Classic Kids.

Gene loved gardening, especially flowers, traveling-particularly cruises-and family cookouts with desserts piled high on every plate, and had a love for cars, especially Mercedes and Corvettes. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor, humility, and willingness to help others.

He is survived by Linda Carrol, who remained an important part of his life; daughter Janette Walker (Cliff); brother Tommy Harvey (Bobbi); grandson Dugan Walker; granddaughters Maggie Walker and Mary Beth Koepsell; nephew Greg Harvey (Shawna); nieces Beth Harvey and Jamie Richmond (Preston); great-nieces Gabrielle Harvey, Katie Broaddus (Nick), and Presley Hale; great-nephews Dylan Harvey (Eleni), Jagger Harvey, Lennon Harvey, Jackson Hale, Jaden Harvey, and Roger Richmond; and great-great-niece Kleio Harvey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margie Harvey, and his brother Robert "Earl" Harvey and Betty Lou Harvey.

Gene leaves behind a legacy of generosity, laughter, and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.