Harvey Roberts Styron

Harvey Roberts Styron, 94, of Bloomington, died at 12:02 pm May 10, 2026, at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.
Harvey was born April 9, 1932, in Washington DC to William Harvey and Ada Roberts Styron. He married Brooksie Lee Montgomery on April 20, 1957, in Gleason TN after his discharge from the U.S. Navy.
Harvey is predeceased by his wife Brooksie and leaves behind 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren: Linda Lee (Tom) Mandeville, Sutton MA and her son R.J. Weger; Harvey R Styron Jr., Bloomington and his 2 children, Matthew Styron and Andii Styron; and Karen (Jack) Kuntz, Goodfield and their four children, Danielle (Travis) Jensen, KY and their two children Silas and Marjory; Joseph (Jaelyn) Kuntz Bloomington, (Maven, Asher and Madeleine), Jaclyn (Grant) Peters and their child Ella Jane Peters; and son Mitchell Kuntz.
Harvey was a Navy veteran. He met his wife, Brooksie while he was in the Navy attending a USO event. Two years later they married and started their family.
After graduating from the University of Maryland in 1959, Harvey Sr began work for General Electric from which he retired in 1992. They lived in several east coast states, finally settling in Bloomington for the majority of his career.
Harvey and Brooksie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary by taking the whole family on a trip to Hawaii. Hawaii was special to them as Harvey was stationed there while in the Navy and in subsequent years Harvey and Brooksie made annual trips to assist in the restoration of the USS Missouri battleship.
Harvey was a longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church, an avid member of the Sound of Illinois Barbershop chorus as well as a founding member of the quartet Fourtunates. Harvey sang bass in his very distinctive voice and also used his voice in a local bank commercial.
Among other activities Harvey enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, freshwater fishing with his in-laws and annual family vacations in Emerald Isle North Carolina.
Harvey was cherished by his family for his jovial laugh and giant bear hugs. Harvey’s family invites you to Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington on May 23. The visitation will be at 9 a.m. followed by a celebration of life led by Pastor Trey Haddon at 10 a.m.