Obituary of Harvey Robert Williams, Sr.

As the sun set, the last chapter in the book of life closed for Harvey Robert Williams Sr. on August 31st, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, Affectionately known as Harvey, given the name Flash due to his ability to outrun and swim anyone who would challenge him. He received several awards for outstanding swimmer and runner during high school. Born October 15, 1952, to the late Otha Williams and Ethel Weedon. He was the fifth child out of ten children. Harvey was educated in the Philadelphia public school system attending Franklin high where he received his diploma. Harvey had developed a hobby for reading comic books and mystery novels and doing puzzles. He also had a love for video games Harvey was blessed to develop a trade taught to him by his brother Otha which he developed himself to be one of the best auto body workers in the business. As Harvey continued to build on his craft, he soon learned he could make this into his career which kept him on the right track which again he contributes to his brother Otha. Harvey remained in the autobody until he retired. Harvey met his friend/wife Leeanna on July 4th, 1980, and they married August 27th, 1983. With this union they had five beautiful children with each one bringing a child into their union. Their children Kenny, Demetria, Harvey Jr., Howard and Dianna. They also have three grandchildren Miles, Jazmine and Levi. Their relationship stood the test of time no one no man could separate their union they had a special bond which lasted 45 years Harvey was a very devoted family man to his immediate family extended family and friends. He took pride in planning family gatherings or planning holiday time with family and friends he always made it very clear family is more important than anything he was very dedicated to his children and grandchildren spending quality time with them every chance he got he made it a priority to be there for his children. Harvey was also a devoted friend who is still friends with people from the 1070s he considered his friends his extended family and will give you the shirt off his back Harvey was a man of integrity you can take his work to the bank. If there was a gathering and you needed to get there, he would make sure you got there and made sure you got home. Harvey never forgot his struggles and he made sure his children had the opportunities he didn't have. He led by example for his children he instilled the importance of honesty and integrity and always stressed the importance of education If you were blessed enough to know Harvey (Flash) you had a friend in your corner, there was nothing he wouldn't do for his friends and family he will truly be missed Harvey leaves to cherish his memories his wife Leeanna of 44 years his children Kenny Demetria, Harvey Jr., Howard and Dianna and three grand children Miles, Jazmine and Levi, he also had a god son MJ. A brother Michael Weedon, two sisters Valarie and Wanda preceded him in death his father Otha Weedon, his mother Ethel Weedon, two brothers Thomas and Otha three sisters Theresa, Adelle and Diane. Also, a host of nieces and nephews and cousins and friends