Sean Fredrick Harvey

Mr. Sean Fredrick Harvey, 67, of Millwood, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

Born in Knoxville, TN on June 14, 1958, he lived in Pierce County for many years before moving to Millwood three years ago.  Mr. Harvey was a 1976 graduate of Valdosta High School where he played football for the Wildcats.  After graduation, he enrolled at Valdosta Technical Institute where he obtained his degree in welding.  Over the years, he worked for Langdale Lumber Company followed by First Line America as a machinist.  He would go on to work at UTLX and GATX as a welder.  For a brief time, he was able to fulfill a life-long dream of working on ships at Naval Station Jacksonville.  Mr. Harvey would return to GATX where he retired.  He was an avid gun and knife collector, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting and being with his family.  Mr. Harvey was a member of Faith Baptist Church where he was in the Adult Sunday School Class.

He was the son of the late Frederick Eston & Bobbie Marcelle Abel Harvey. He was also preceded in death by 2 infant sisters-in-law, and by a brother-in-law, Andy Carter.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Latrelle Carter Harvey of Millwood; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa & Billy Jones of Cedartown and Angela & Michael Thomas of Waycross; three sisters, Iris Weaver of Greensboro, AL, and Sharon Harvey and Anna Harvey both of Valdosta; a special sister-in-law, Judy Carter of Valdosta; two brothers-in-law, Marty Carter and Clint Carter (Rhea Lynn) all of Statenville; 5 grandchildren, Nathan Jones (Lanee Durr), Alexis (Thomas) Dameron, Christian Jones, Sean Hunter Watson, and Carter Brady; 2 great grandchildren, Opal Jones and Billy Ray Cash Dameron; a great granddaughter due in November, Esme` Jones; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service for Mr. Harvey will be held Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock from the Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Summers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials be made to Faith Baptist Church, PO Box 284, Blackshear, GA  31516.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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