Gary L. Harwell Sr, affectionately known as “Heavy” was born June 2, 1968 in Toledo, Ohio to
the late, Anna D Harwell-Williams and Charles Patton. Gary made his transition from this life on
January 11, 2022, at Akron General Medical Center.
Gary moved to Akron, Ohio at an early age and accepted Christ as his personal savior. Gary
attended Akron Public Schools and was a graduate of Central-Hower High School. He also
attended Stark State College where he received certification in Business Management with a
concentration in Promotions and Graphic Design.
Gary was a member of Mt. Sinai United Holy Church. He was also one of Akron’s finest DJ’s,
always ready to share his talents when called upon, providing professional services for numerous
weddings, family reunions and other special events. He enjoyed playing Poker and was a life-long Dallas Cowboys Fan, never missing an opportunity to brag when they won.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Anna D Harwell Williams; wife, Algina Harwell;
grandmother, Bertha Bryson; and aunt, Ethelene Dunbar.

He leaves to celebrate his home going, wife, Kimberly Waters Harwell; five sons, Gary (Ceaira),
Gino (Marlo), Ge’Vante, Jabree, and Blair all of Akron, OH; two daughters, She’Vante of
Akron, OH and Veronica (Jay) of Hartford, Connecticut; stepchildren, Charmain, Dominique,
Charnae, Doug, and Dontell; beloved and devoted sister, Bridgette Harwell; special niece, Ashley
(Desmond) Boyd; special nephew, Kevin Preston Jr. all of Akron, OH; special aunts, Lola
Coker (Reggie) Dove, Akron, OH, Annie Brown, of Kalamazoo MI, Paulene (Kenny)
Campbell, and Paulette Harwell both of Toledo, OH; uncle, Robert Harwell, Fayetteville, TN;
stepfather, Michael Williams, Akron, OH; father, Charles Patton, Nashville, TN; mother-in-law, Geraldine (Wayne) Stargell, Warren, OH; special cousins, Nikki Coker (Eric) Reynolds
and Corey (Kim) Coker of Columbus, OH; godchildren, Taniesha, Kayla and Brandon
Campbell; nineteen grandchildren who he loved dearly; lifelong friends, Wilson (Kim)
Campbell, Earnest (Chanel) Moore, Lashon (Jeff) Rose and Minister Adrian Campbell; special friends, Michael Ely and Rob “Boss Man” Evans and Mentor Rev. DJ Lance Bell; and a
host of other relatives and friends.