Son of Harry Hervey and the late Katherine Campbell Hervey. Anthony served in the United States Army, and received a masters degree from the University of London in London, England. He attended the First Baptist Church of Oxford, MS and enjoyed traveling, reading, and philosophy. Anthony was passionate about MS and southern history as well as Native American heritage. He is survived by his wife; his two daughters, both of London, England; his two sons both of Oxford, MS; his father of Oxford, MS; his two sisters; his four brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Campbell Hervey; his sister, Linda Carol Campbell; and his brother, Theron Campbell.

Anthony Hervey's Death Affects Many
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) -- Anthony Hervey's friends remember him as a man who was deeply passionate about his convictions. Spending hours marching in downtown Oxford and waving a confederate flag was all part of his typical day. "He was just trying to promote love and equality between everybody," says Keelan Stokes. Hervey often sat outside High Point Coffee to discuss the confederate flag with members of the community. His friend, Benjamin Moore, says they would play chess and discuss philosophy for hours on end. "We had a confederate coffee cup it was black and when you put hot liquid in it the confederate flag would show up," says Moore. Moore says his theatrical behavior would entice people to come up and talk to him. "I always said about Anthony he was on a stage and he would bring his props," says Moore. Community members describe him as friendly and non-invasive. "I think he's just trying to get his message out in a nice way," explains Paul Gandy. But Hervey was no stranger to controversy. "He fought that dude on the courthouse lawn before, people didn't like him because he was disturbing the peace," remembers Stokes. Stokes says Hervey tried to enlighten society about problems that most people choose to ignore, which oftentimes portrayed him as radical. "They are so saturated with all of these political agendas that honesty seems extreme," says Stokes. Moore explains that Hervey's views and messages focused on sorting through myths and party lines, saying neither side is right or wrong. "To see a black man in a confederate uniform is one of the best ways to show that complication," explains Moore. Friends and community members alike remember him as a man with a lot to say. "He's just trying to be honest with how the world is," Keelan states.
published 20 Jul 2015 5:58 pm

Anthony Hervey's Funeral Set for Sunday, August 2nd in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, Miss (TLV) The funeral of Southern Activist Anthony Hervey will be held Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Oxford, Mississippi. Hervey died under mysterious circumstances on Sunday, July 19 in an accident on Highway 6 in Lafayette County, Mississippi that flipped Hervey's vehicle several times. The only survivor of the accident told investigators and media that a car load of young black men were chasing them and forced the SUV Hervey was driving off the road. Anthony Hervey was the author of "Why I Wave the Confederate Flag: Written by a Black Man" and a well-known Southern Activistsons Black Confederate. He often sat at the Confederate memorial on the Oxford Square, sometimes wearing a Confederate uniform, waving a battle flag, and displaying signs with controversial statements. He addressed crowds across the country and was returning from a Confederate history rally in Birmingham, Alabama when the accident occurred. The SCV are planning a full Confederate honor funeral for Anthony Hervey, including a funeral procession with flag-bearers and riflemen. Hervey's service will take place on Sunday, August 2nd at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Oxford. Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley is handling the arrangements.
From The Local Voice website published July 26, 2015