Harvey Nelson Busby, 90, a resident of Henryetta, died Jan. 23, 2022 in Tulsa. He was born May 14, 1931 in Henryetta to Lila Mae (Kreidler) and Rufus Busby.
Harvey is preceded in death by his wife Betty (Spangler) Busby, parents, brothers: Leonard Busby and Louis Busby, and paternal grandmother Mary (Burlson) Busby.
Harvey worked for the Douglas Aircraft Company in Tulsa. He also worked on the Hoover Dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Harvey attended the University of Tulsa in Tulsa. He became an electrical, mechanical, and architectural engineer. He had previously attended the Droughan Business College in Tulsa prior to them closing their doors. Harvey received a Ph.D. in Science, Engineering as well as Theology. He also belonged to the Drum and Bugle Corp of Henryetta in the 1950s and sang in the Acapella Choir. Harvey was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Tulsa Scottish Rite in Tulsa, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, a member of the Bartlesville Blue Lodge and the Merrymakers of Wasano Shrine Club also in Bartlesville. Harvey had a heart of love for helping children. Harvey served in The United States Navy and worked for the Corp of Engineers.
Those left to cherish his memory are daughters: Marilyn Busby of Henryetta, Robin Rollins and husband Darrell of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; granddaughter Rachel Pelphrey of St. Louis; great-granddaughters: Jordan Pelphrey and Jayden Pellphrey, both of St. Louis, Missouri.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at Integrity Funeral Service Chapel, 410 E Trudgeon, Henryetta.
Inurnment to follow at Westlawn Cemetery, 2302 W. Main St., Henryetta.