Dennis J. Harvey

Dennis J. Harvey, 75, of Victoria passed away July 17, 2024. He was born November 9, 1948 in Hallettsville to Marvin and Katherine Harvey. Dennis served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and worked as a general mechanic at Alcoa for 32 years. He enjoyed playing golf, dominos, chili cook-offs, and spending time with his family. He owned many local businesses in Port Lavaca and was a member of the American Legion Post 0167.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Bertha Harvey; sons, Wesley Clayton (Janene), David Clayton (Rhonda); sisters, Diane Munsinget, Cindy Marshall (Mike); daughter-in-law, Bobbi Clayton; grandchildren, Josh Clayton (Ashlee), Drew Clayton (Chelsea), Ashley Green (Derrick), Cody Clayton (Angela), Shelby Clayton (Dylan), Austin Clayton, Brylee Clayton, Brody Clayton; and great-grandchildren, Tanner Green, Branson Green, Jolee Clayton, Nash Clayton, Tinslee Clayton, Cooper Clayton, Bodhi Clayton, Joycelynn Atherton, Everleigh Green, Lillie Atherton, and Suttyn Clayton.

He was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Clayton and his parents.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Gardens with military honors under the auspices of the Calhoun County Veterans Joint Honor Guard.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Josh Clayton, Drew Clayton, Cody Clayton, Austin Clayton, Derrick Green, and Shannon Byrd. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters and great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 0167, VFW Post 4403, or donors choice.

Words of comfort and special memories may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.