Howe Fire Department hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday

David Harvey, 1965-2015

it's been a tradition of the Howe Fire Department since the 1980's to have invite Santa Claus to Howe, Texas to have breakfast with local kids

The event at one time was a fundraiser for the fire department, but changed to more of a toy drive several years ago when attendance fell

Mary Jones of the HFD said that this year's turnout was larger earlier than that of 2014 The admission was $5 or a wrapped gift and it purchased a full breakfast plate and a chance to sit in Santa's lap

Santa Claus said that the kids of Howe are always polite and he always circles this event first on his busy December calendar

Memorial services were held at 4 PM Sunday Dec. 12 at Scoggins Funeral Home and Crematory in Van Alstyne for David Wayne Harvey, 50, passed away Dec 10 in an accident He was born May 8, 1965 He was a loving son, dad, brother, and uncle

He spent most of his free time helping other people in any way he could, including his many jokes He graduated from Grand Prairie High School and was currently enrolled in online college classes He was currently employed by Tyson Foods in Sherman, TX, and was considered a dedicated employee.

David is survived by his daughter- Julie Harvey of Leonard, TX; Father, Dudley wife Martha of Grand Prairie, TX; Mother, Bettye Fruen of Fort Smith, AR; Sister, Elizabeth Doubet and husband Paul of Ponder, TX; Sister, Susan Hooks and husband Mark of Fort Smith, AR; Sister, Cyndie Morgan and husband John Morgan of Citrus Springs, FL; Sister, Julianna Hayden and husband Mike of Grand Prairie, TX; Brother, Phillip Ward and wife Michelle of Grand Prairie, TX; Bother Dusty Ward and wife Siobhan of Grand Prairie, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

David was preceded in death by twin brother Dudley (Bud) Harvey of Sherman, TX Services are under the direction of Scoggins

Funeral Home, 637 W Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne 903-482-5225 You may sign the online guest book at wwwscogginsfuneralhome com David will be loved and missed by many

Harvey was involved in an accident with a semi-truck in which he was a pedestrian The accident happened early Tuesday morning on northbound US 75. Harvey was walking to work at Tyson Foods after having vehicle