Harvey Lee Cifers, Sr., 75, of Emporia, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melody C. Keeter; and grandson,  Nathaniel W. Fox. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Floyd Cifers, David Cifers, and Lawrence Ray Cifers and sister,  Geraldine C. Kitchen.

Harvey is survived by his loving wife, Betty Andleton Cifers; four children, Harvey L. Cifers, Jr (Kelli), Sherry C. Phillips (Kevin), Judy C. Fox (Wyndham) and Gary L. Cifers; son-in-law, Travis W. Keeter, Sr.; six grandchildren, Travis W. Keeter, Jr. (Ashley), Amber K. Aerni (Ryan), Ciara Cifers (Matthew), Justin Phillips, Hunter Cifers (Taia) and Meghan Fox; three great-grandchildren, Jaxon Keeter, Kimber Aerni and Colton Keeter.

He is also survived by his brother, William Cifers (Madeline) and four sisters, Margaret Connor, Martha Rawlings, Alice Rawlings, Alice Gordon (Pete) and Lottie Gordon and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends and family 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 11 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, Virginia where the memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider sending memorial contributions c/o Gary Cifers, 195 Brunswick Rd, Emporia, VA 23847 to assist the family with medical expenses and final arrangements.