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Friday, July 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Gene Harvard, 90, of Lake Wales

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Donald Gene Harvard, 90

Donald Gene Harvard of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born January 1, 1935 in Winter Haven to the late Burl and Lyda Harvard; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. In his early years, Donald worked with his father at Burl Harvard’s Builders. He was the owner of Harvard’s Groceries in the early 70’s and was a refrigeration technician for Florida’s Natural before retiring after 40 years. 

Donald was preceded in death by his son, Greg Harvard; sister, Geralean Simpson; and sister-in-law, Linda Harvard. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Harvard; son, Brent Harvard and wife Kristen of Lake Wales; sister, Genetha Kirkland and husband Paul of Cleveland, Tennessee, Judy McKibbin and husband David of Ocala; brother, Dr. Ronald Harvard of Cleveland, Tennessee; granddaughter, Nicole Teigeiro of Deerfield, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Rev. Walter Nelson officiating.

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Maria Iannucci

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