Harvel Huston Escue was born on August 11, 1947 in Jackson, TN, the son of the late James and Annie Pruitt Escue .

Harvel was born into a family with seven brothers and two sisters all of whom he would have done anything for.

H e was a veteran of the US Army, and proudly served during the Vietnam war. He was a farmer who enjoyed trading, selling and hunting. Harvel was a devoted member of more than 50 years of the Little Clifty Southern Baptist church where he served as a trustee and Sunday School Teacher.

Upon returning home from the service, Harvel met the love of his life Wilda .  T hey married on July 3, 1971 and this year they celebrated 51 years together.

H arvel is survived by his wife, Wilda Kiper Escue of Leitchfield; two sisters, Martha Ann Schmitzerle of Leitchfield and Carolyn Fugate of Clarkson, KY; and five brothers, Alvin Escue (Phyllis) of Milan, TN, Vince Escue (Louise) of Leitchfield, Clifton Escue of Falls of Rough, Qulin Escue (Charlotte) of Caneyville and Nolin Escue (Jo) of Leitchfield. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Lloyd & Frank Carthel Escue and several nieces and nephews.

Throughout the years Harvel and Wilda chose to love, e njoy , and invest in many young people in the community, especially their numerous nieces and nephews. Th ose relationships are a legacy that will last for many generations.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, (October 24, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Steve Hill will be officiating. Burial will be in the Duff Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. Monday until time of services.