Harold “Harvie” Hoskins, 73, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 3, 2026, at Ballad Hospice House.
He was born July 12, 1953, in Bristol, VA at Fort Shelby Hospital.
Harvie was a 1973 graduate of Tennessee High School where he was a member of the 1971 State Championship Football Team. Last year, Harvie was inducted into the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
He retired in 2018 following forty plus years of service with Food Lion. Following retirement, he and his brother Claud took a month-long vacation out west visiting 26 states.
Harvie was an avid UT Vols fan and enjoyed his Thursday Morning Tootie’s Breakfast Club.
He was a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church.
Harvie was preceded in death by his father, Luther S. Hoskins and a sister, Kathy L. Cole.
Survivors include his mother, Wanda L. Hoskins; brother, Claud Hoskins (Tammy Roberts); sister, Dawn A. Wright (Tim); brother-in-law, Sam Cole; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends 5:00-6:00 PM Monday, August 10, 2026, at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6:00 PM. Dr. Phil Hoskins will officiate.
A private family graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Dowell, Ray Johnson, Steve Belcher, Teddy Castle, Chip Deckard, Freddie Vance, Danny Dorsey, David Bibee, Rocky Vance and Jimmy Bowery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tennessee High School Football Program, in memory of Harvie.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
Dawn we are praying fir your precious family. I know how hard this is. I too lost my brother in August, 2019. Thank God we have the promise of being reunited with our love ones. God Bless during this difficult time.
08/04/2026
Sheriff Tyrone Foster
Sheriff Tyrone Foster, the Foster family and the members of the Bristol Virginia Sheriff's Office send their condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family members of Harold "Harvie" Hoskins. May you find peace and comfort in the GOD of heaven as you mourn the passing of your loved one.
Sheriff Tyrone Foster and Family
Bristol Virginia Sheriff's Office Members
Bristol Virginia
08/04/2026
Diane Sluder
Harvey will be truly missed, prayers for the family
08/04/2026
David Greene
Deepest sympathy to the family. Harvie and I met at Vance Jr. High and retained a lifelong friendship. It was always fun getting together and reminising. He was a quality person and will be missed by all who knew him. God Bless.
