Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Pettersburg, Virginia
On Monday, November 4, 2013, God heard a cry from Mr. Andrew L. Harvell, affectionately known as ?Tokey? of 111503 Chantilly Lane, Mitcheville, Md., and responded with opened arms. Andrew passed away at his home without saying goodbye.
During his early years he confessed his life to the Lord and joined the Providence Baptist Church in Prince George, Va. He received his early education from Reams Elementary School in Reams, Va., and Disputana High School in Disputanta, Va. Andrew?s educational background included his God given talent in art (drawing, painting and designing). He studied at Bowie University where his focus was on Art and Interior Decorating. Andrew wanted to go further so he served in the United States Army for five years.
He was the owner of The Dural-Cleaning Company for more than 50 years, where he sold, installed, and cleaned carpets and upholstery. Andrew?s business was featured in the Washington Post Newspaper on several occasions for having one of the most outstanding services in the Washington-Metro Area. Some of his clients to name a few: The White House, The Blair House, and Washington International Airport. Needless to say he loved to entertain his lady friends and family.
He was preceded by his parents, Clarence and Lucille Harvell; brother, Stanley R. Harvell, and niece, Sharia Harvell.
Andrew leaves a wife, Beatrice Harvell of Conyer, Ga.; two devoted sisters, Gilda H. Pegram of Petersburg, Va., and Gertrude M. Harvell of Prince George, Va.; two nephews both very special to him, Troy A. Pegram of Petersburg, Va., and Stanley R. Harvell of Prince George, Va.; a great niece, Tia Jones-Mitchell (Ray) of Chesterfield, Va.; a great-great nephew, Jailen I. ?The Man? Jones of Chesterfield, Va.; two stepsons, Kosi Mncuve of South Africa and Chaka Mncuve of Washington, DC; step granddaughter, Malika White of Washington, DC; several cousins to name a few: Violet Wright of Hopewell, Va.; Angeline Brown of Virginia Beach, Va.; Beatrice Goode of Chesterfield, Va., Leo Wright, Ann Pierce, Denice Wright, and Zernest Wright all of Petersburg, Va., and Otis Goode of Carson, Va., and a host other relatives and friends. He leaves also leaves his secretary of 29 years, Ms. Vera Morton, and two willing helpers, Tyrone Cox and Jerome ?Pipe? Cooper all of Washington, DC.
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Services for Mr. Andrew L. Harvell will be held 3:00 P.M., Monday, November 11, 2013, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 2917 Brierwood Road, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted at (804) 862-9253.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Harvell and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Gilda & Gertrude,
May Christ show his presence to you doing your difficult times. Remember God's message to you: "I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
We will continue to pray for the family.
Gertrude, I will never forget and always be grateful for your commitment to us during our difficult time. Thanks
We love you all.
Rev. and Mrs. Lee Washington & Family
San Diego, CA.
November 14, 2013
Mr. & Mrs Andrew Johnson
3707 Baskerville Dr.
Mitchellville, MD 20721
Dear Gilda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Please remember that God always knows best.
November 11, 2013
Gertrude and Gilda...On behalf of the Hawkins Family, we extend our deepest sympathy to you and the entire Family of Andrew L. Harvell. Although words can't really ease the loss you bare, just know that we will keep all of you in thought and prayer.
Sheila Hawkins-Ellis
November 10, 2013 | S. Chesterfield, Va., VA
Expressing deepest sympathy, and hoping you will find comfort in knowing that others care and are near in thoughts and prayer.
Elwood Bland
November 09, 2013 | Williamsburg, VA
Gilda & Gertrude
Sorry to hear of your loss. Andrew will truly be missed but I hope the following words bring you some comfort:
God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
Cynthia Graves
November 08, 2013 | Petersburg, VA
GRANDDADDY I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HART. CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR CAN YOU GIVE MY MOM A KISS AND A HUG FOR ME. YOU WAS MY LAST FAMILY MEMBER I HAD. BUT I KNOW YOU HAD TO GO AND BE WITH MY MOM AND THE LORD. I WILL TRULY MISS YOU GRANDDADDY. LOVE ALWAYS MALIKA WHITE (240)328-4168
MALIKA WHITE
November 06, 2013 | UPPER MARLBORO, MD
Dear Mr. Harvell we will truly miss you. I will never forget your smile or your laughter. When your daughter the late ( Barbara Jean White) introduce me to you the first thing I asked for was some fried turkey and u said ok and laughed. Love Clarissa Hardy
Clarissa Hardy
November 06, 2013 | Upper Marlboro, MD