Gerald Harvell, 73, of New Madrid, Missouri, transition on April 06, 2023. Gerald was born on February 25, 1967 to Jimmy and Rosie Harvell of Blytheville, Arkansas. Gerald was always the life of the party at very young age you could always see him somewhere dancing and singing. You could always see him outside playing music on his speaker on the bike or washing cars. Gerald's favorite catchphrase were "everything is copacetic",or "I ain't lyin". He loved his family and showed loved every way he could. He was never a stranger to anyone.

Gerald leaves behind stepparents Leroy and Betty Barnes of Blytheville, Arkansas; two sisters Brenda Harvell and Bernita(Adrian) Harvell-Webb of Blytheville, Arkansas, four brothers Desmond Williams, Tracy Harvell, Michael Harvell and Cedric Jones; two children one daughter Thellisa Harvell and one son Gerald Harvell Jr. Gerald also leaves behind long-life partner Linda Richards and children Rodney Jackson, Randy Jackson, and Cameron Jackson who precedes him in death. A host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.