Galin Michael Harvey

Galin Michael Harvey of St. Augustine, passed away on May 10, 2019 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring, surrounded by his family. Born in Jacksonville on November 9th, 1954 to his parents Russell Virgil Harvey, Jr. and Gwendolyn Atkinson Harvey, Galin grew up in Orange Park FL, and Atlanta, GA. He graduated with the class of 1972 from North Springs High School before attending West Georgia College. Galin became licensed as a General Contractor and worked in Atlanta and North Carolina for many years. He decided that construction was not his true passion, so in 1982 he decided on a career change and went to work for Pan Am Airlines as a Flight Attendant. Galin enjoyed traveling the world. He said of his new work “when I get above the clouds, I can always see the sun!” Galin relocated to St. Augustine in 1990 and continued working in the travel industry. His personality was well suited for this work as everyone he met felt like his friend after spending even a short time with him. He was an avid Florida Gator Football fan and was a 25-year season ticket holder, a pastime that he enjoyed with his best friend and brother Kevin. Above all, Galin was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. His immense sense of humor and the sound of his deep bass voice will be deeply missed. Galin was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church. Galin had learned the act of being kind to those he met along the way through his Christian beliefs. Always the southern gentleman, Galin’s last words to his family were “always be kind, it’s always easier to be kind.” He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Harvey. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Deborah Harvey; daughters, Shyla Harvey and Stephanie Harvey; mother, Gwen Harvey; brother, Kevin Harvey and his wife Annamarie; grandchildren, Collin Anderson and Logan Anderson; nephew Spencer Harvey and niece Summer Harvey; stepson, Nathan Dent; stepdaughter, Ashyln Dent. All reside in St. Augustine. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Kabrich officiating. A visitation, beginning at 10am will precede the service. In lieu of flowers, donation in Galin’s memory can be made to: Bailey Family Center for Caring, c/o Community Hospice of NE FL., 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Galin Michael Harvey

November 9, 1954 - May 10, 2019