Darek Maurice Harvey Sr

Darek Maurice Harvey Sr., age 54, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on November 25, 2025, at New Life Hospice of Lorain, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 3, 1971, in Lorain, Darek was a lifelong resident of Lorain County. He was a former member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church of Lorain and was most recently employed with TruGreen Lawn Care Services.

Darek found joy in listening to gospel music and watching westerns. He was widely admired for his exceptional skill in detailing cars and his passion for landscaping. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Marlene Harvey (née Rush); his children Darek Harvey Jr., Marlon Harvey, Ryan Harvey, Shayla Harvey, Shalanda Harvey, and Daricka Harvey; his mother Mary Jane Harvey (née Thomas); nine beloved grandchildren; siblings Dionne (Walter) Thomas of Lorain, Sandra Ward Jackson of Lorain, Diamarche Harvey of Atlanta, Georgia, Jim (Stacy) Harvey III of Lorain, and Carteus Harvey of Atlanta, Georgia; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Jim Harvey Jr., and his grandmothers Daisy Mae Bush and Corene Ward.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, 3880 Dayton Ave, Lorain OH 44052, with Pastor Tyrone Holley officiating. Interment will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst, Ohio.