Bobby G. Harvey, 61

ROCK HALL, Md. - Bobby G. Harvey of Rock Hall died suddenly Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in his home. He was 61.

Mr. Harvey was born in Rock Hall, son of Bill and Jean Creighton of Worton.

He was a 1963 graduate of Rock Hall High School.

Mr. Harvey worked for C&P, Bell Atlantic and Verizon for 39 years until his retirement as an operations manager for the Eastern Shore and Delaware. After his retirement, he enjoyed helping Herman Hill and Son on there farms and Capt. Lenny Fletcher onboard the Fishing Party II as his mate.

He was involved in community activities serving on the Kent County Planning and Zoning Appeals board as well as coaching youth baseball with the Rock Hall Orioles.

In his earlier years he enjoyed playing softball in the Kent league and riding his Harley Davidson. He loved his special companion Emma.

Mr. Harvey was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Chester River Yacht and Country Club.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandy Harvey; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Shelley and Ed Hillyer of Tolchester, Courtney and Steven Chipouras of Middletown, Del.; two grandsons, Myles Hillyer and Ben Hillyer, both of Tolchester; a sister, Ruth Creighton of Worton; and a brother, Jerry Creighton of Rock Hall.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fellows Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, where friends may call two hours earlier.

Burial will be in Wesley Cemetery, Rock Hall.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Co. and Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 577, Rock Hall, MD 21661.