Derek Thomas Harvell

Derek Thomas Harvell, 25 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1996 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of Darryl and Diane (Moreland) Harvell. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Jessica (Khyle) Dean; nieces and nephew, Aria, Brigham and Adaley Dean; his grandmother, Dorothy Harvell; aunts and uncles, Brian and Bruce Moreland, Terri and Tom Pinnick and Donna and Kenny Brumleve; other relatives and many friends. A graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and Southeast Missouri State University, Derek touched many lives as a classmate, soccer player, coach and friend. He was assistant soccer coach at Anna-Jonesboro High School. He enjoyed writing and reading. He was an animal lover and avid gardener. He had a genuine love for the environment and all creatures. He was a member of the Arbor Day Foundation. Derek will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services for Derek Harvell will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Bill Littrell officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions can be made to Union County Animal Control or the Anna-Jonesboro Soccer Program. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Saturday, January 15, 2022,10:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, January 15, 2022,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Saturday, January 15, 2022,2:00PM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952 Weiss Lot 540