Harvey L. Washington was born one of six children to the late Ishmael, Sr. and Julia Washington on August 22, 1944 in Sumter, SC. He grew up in a loving family, where God was first in their lives.

Harvey joined the United States Army as a young man and served in the Vietnam War, from which he received an Honorable Discharge in 1971. After his military discharge, he became employed as a brick mason at Johnny Masonry Construction for 28 years.

In 1969, Harvey met and married the love of his life, Lillian Washington, to whom he was married for 50 years. From this union, they were blessed with three sons.

Harvey departed this life on October 3, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Lillian Washington; three sons: Terrance (Kim) Washington, Cory (Trina) Washington, and Corwin Washington; five brothers: Johnny (Priscilla) Washington, Ishmael (Shirley) Washington, Jr., Jimmy (Sandra) Washington, Perry (Rhonda) Washington, and Glen (Betty) Washington; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Harvey was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Taylor; and mother-in-law, Lula Mae Washington.

Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Washington will be placed in the church on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 10:30am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 South Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150.

Interment will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home 25 Rast Street Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.