Plano, TX
Moore, Harvey G. Harvey was born Oct. 11, 1930 to Cora and Fay Moore in Wylie, Texas, and died peacefully on Dec. 20, 2010 surrounded by loving family. He graduated from Wylie High School and received a B.A. in Education from North Texas College (UNT) in 1951. Harvey entered the field of architecture and passed his state board exams in 1966. He later became a partner in Brown, Moore and Brown, and then founded Harvey G. Moore Architects. Over the course of his career he designed numerous churches and municipal buildings in Collin and Denton counties, including the Collin County Courthouse and Jail, and El Dorado Country Club in McKinney. He was a member of AIA and the National Council of Architects, and received numerous awards for his designs. Harvey was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer, and traveled around the world. Throughout his life he was an active church member, served his community as president of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce in 1984-85, and was on the board of the Salvation Army. Family was of significant importance to Harvey. He was preceded in death by his first wife Frances, infant son Michael Glyn, brother Harron Fay, and sister Ina Beth. He is survived by his wife JoAnne, daughter Lisa Harrington (Chris), step-sons Rick Wright (Diana) and Mike Wright (Sherry), step-daughter Kathy Thomas (Kelly), seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive visitors Wed., Dec. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen Family Funeral Options, 2120 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano. Funeral service and reception will be at 10:00am, Thurs. Dec. 23 at Christ United Methodist Church, Parker and Coit Rd. in Plano, with graveside service at Restland to follow. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Salvation Army. To send condolences to the family please visit www.allenfamilyfuneraloptions.com
