Ernest M. Harvey Jr., 86, Warsaw, Ind., and formerly of Silver Lake, Ind., died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at his residence.

He was born at Wabash County, Ind., on April 4, 1926, to Ernest and Edythe (Slater) Harvey Sr. He was a member of New Life Christian Church, Warsaw.

Surviving are a sister, Pat (Archie) Caudill Jr., Silver Lake, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, his step father, Paul H. Smith and a nephew, Tom Caudill.

Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester, Ind. Pastor John B. Lowe will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, Ind.

For those who his to honor the life of Ernest M. Harvey Jr., memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw, IN 46580.