Background
Harvester, James Vernon was born on August 9, 1921 in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. Son of Isaac Uriah and Mary Jane (Allen) Harvester.
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James Vernon Harvester, American minister. Ordained to ministry, United Methodist Church, 1949. Decorated Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters; recipient Silver Beaver, Boy Scouts American, 1963; named Military Business executive of the Year, New York Federal Business Association, 1969.
Education
Bachelor, Florida Southern College, 1947. Master of Divinity, Emory University, Atlanta, 1949. Master of Arts in Public Administration, George Washington University, 1959.
Career
Pastor, The United Methodist Church, various locations, 1946-1951, 70-92;
pastor, Thonotosassa (Florida) United Meth Church, 1979-1992. Retired;
board directors, secretary Florida United Methodist Credit Union, Lakeland, since 1983. Fin.cons. Tampa, since 1979.
Achievements
Membership
Instructor AARP Tax Aide Program, Tampa, since 1979. Colonel United States Army, 1940-1945, 51-70. Member Rotary (director 1974-1977).
Interests
Connections
Married Helen Grace Griffin, July 3, 1944. Children: James V. Junior, Bryan Allen, Charles Lee, Michael Raymond, Eric Thomas, Paulette.
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Died
July 19, 2005 (aged 83) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1947
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1949
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1959
Career
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1946 - 1951
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1979 - 1992
Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters. Recipient Silver Beaver, Boy Scouts American, 1963. Named Military Business executive of the Year, New York Federal Business Association, 1969.Decorated Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters. Recipient Silver Beaver, Boy Scouts American, 1963. Named Military Business executive of the Year, New York Federal Business Association, 1969.