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Darrell ""Bud"" Hervey

Passed 10/15/2012

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Obituary For Darrell ""Bud"" Hervey

Darrell “Bud” Hervey passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, Ohio at the age of 88. Bud was born May 7, 1924 in Bloomingdale, Ohio in the same house he resided in until his death. He was the son of Stanton and Marie (Frazier) Hervey. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Virginia (Smith) Hervey, and a sister Janet (Hervey) Boyd.Surviving are a son, Thomas (Marrae) Hervey of Hopedale, a daughter Micki (Richard) Cline of Unionport. Three grandchildren Shawn (Tonia) Hervey, Stacy (Tom) Schaffer, and Rachel (Rob) Bodo, three step grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren. He is also survived by friend and companion of over 20 years, Betty Louk.Bud was the last living Hervey in Bloomingdale. Bloomingdale has had Hervey’s since before Ohio was a state. He served his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater as an Army Sargent. He came home to Bloomingdale and worked as a heavy equipment operator working out of International Union of Operating Engineers #132 it was said he could pick up a toothpick with his backhoe bucket. He belonged to Unionport F&AM #333, Valley of Steubenville Scottish Rite, Aladdin Shrine, Steel Valley Car Club and Wintersville Post 571.Bud enjoyed sports of all kinds, he was an excellent football, basketball and baseball player at Wayne High School. He was a noted area starter at Race Tracks throughout the valley most notably at Debo in Rayland. He was an avid booster of Wayne, Wintersville and Indian Creek High Schools. He never missed a game of his children or grandchildren. He served as an usher for Ohio State Football for his beloved Buckeyes for 30 years. But most of all he was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend. He was always there when you needed him and will leave a deep void for those he touched.Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Wednesday 2 – 4 & 6 – 9 p.m. where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Hubert Granger and Rev. R. J. Leek officiating. Burial at Bloomingdale Cemetery where Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will perform military honors. Masonic service Wednesday 6 p.m.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Eric J. Sedwick

    Shawn, I am sorry to hear about Grandpa Hervey. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Eric J. Sedwick and Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Rick Yocum

    I'm sorry my schedule doesn't allow me to offer condolences in person, but I want you to know how much I appreciated chatting with Bud when researching the book on Debo...and the follow-up phone calls that we shared. Word of Bud's death has brought me emails from Don Bice (Mike's brother) in Arizona and Howard Jones (the last operator of Debo) in California. I know they would want me to pass on their feelings of loss as well.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob and Linda Corder

    We wish to express our deepest sympathy to Tom, Micki, and your families. Our thoughts, Bob and Linda Corder

  • 09/03/2024

    J.R.Malone

    I was pleased to bring my three sons to visit with "Bud" this past May. Bud influenced my life more than I can say. He took me to my first auto race and my life was forever changed. Bud hauled me around from Sportsman Park in Bedford Ohio to Heidleburg and Arden Downs at Little Washington Pa. I was at his wedding to Ginny and can still see them standing in the front of the Prebyterian Church in Smithfield. Bud was an ideal role model for a boy growing up, and I was proud to know him

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob & Amy Moffatt

    Micki and Family, Sorry to hear about Bud ! Ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Bob & Amy

  • 09/03/2024

    Larry Malone

    It has been too many years since I have seen Bud, but have have nothing but the best of memories of a really good man. I was heartbroken at the tender age of 6 when he married Ginny (Virginia Smith) who was the girl of my dreams (and my brother felt the same) But if she wouldn't wait for me to grow up, then I felt that she had picked a good second choice. LOL Bud will be missed by all who knew him. His smile and good humor are etched on my heart. Ralph "Larry" Malone Orange City, Florida

  • 09/03/2024

    Sally (Malone) Johnson

    Tom & Micki, I am so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Don & I talked recently of him and I wondered how he was. We have not been to Smithfield for a few years but I will always cherish the memories I have being there. They were always happy times and your mom & dad always went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Your mom was like another sister to my dad and your grandpa the father that filled in when his died. God bless you both and may your memories be as sweet as mine are. With love and prayers, Sally & Don

  • 09/03/2024

    Delbert Dalton

    Tom and Micki, My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your families. Mr Hervey was great man and neighbor. He will surely be missed by all. Our little town of Bloomingdale will never be the same without your dad and my mom. My God see you through this time of great sorrow. Delbert and family

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