Benjamin "Ben" Williamson Harvey, Jr.

Benjamin Williamson Harvey Jr., 91, of Terra Alta, WV, Whetsell Settlement community, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Mon Health of Morgantown.  Ben was born on February 23, 1933 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Ben W. Harvey Sr. and Eleanor Duvall Schleihauf.

Ben was a salesman, building contractor, owner and operator of Century 21 and Central Pioneer Real Estate Co., with his second wife, Eleanor. He began his career as a salesman for Empire Lumber, and went on to open his own building construction company. He loved Preston County and was always looking for opportunities to improve the area. He was instrumental in building the Kingwood Shopping Center, Green Acres Apartments, Westpointe Housing Development and many homes around the area.

Ben was a member and past president of the WV Home Builders Association and a member of the Kingwood Jaycees.

Ben loved all things related to sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. He enjoyed attending many WVU Mountaineer games also. He was a member of the Preston Country Club where he played golf for many years. Later in life he enjoyed socializing at the Kingwood Senior Center and a cup of McDonalds coffee with special friends.

Ben is survived by his children, Sharon Forman (Bill), Scott Harvey (Tina); grandchildren, Jared Forman (Jen), Alex Forman (Jessica Gibson), Zack Harvey (Presley); great grandchildren, Levi and Luca Forman, Eli and Max Gibson; niece, Sally Harvey-Deep; step children, Jeff Hartley (Tracy), Tammy Wiles (Jeff); step grandchildren, Jacob, Mitchell, Chris, JoBeth, Briane, Rachel; and many step great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his step father, Earl Schleihauf; sister, Joy Stevens; brother, Bill Harvey; his first wife, Susan Harvey; his second wife, Eleanor Harvey; and step son, Mark Hartley.

The family would like to thank Mon Health Medical center, especially the doctors and nurses on the 4th floor step down unit for their kind and compassionate care. Also, thanks to everyone at the Madison Center for all the help and kindness towards their Dad.

Friends and family will be received at the Kingwood Funeral Home, 295 S. Price Street, Kingwood, WV 26537, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 11am until the 1pm funeral hour with Reverend David Spence officiating. Cremation services will be accorded by Kingwood Funeral Home and Cremation.

Online condolences and sympathy gifts may be made at www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv.com.

Kingwood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harvey family.

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