Harvey Jacob Demel

Harvey Jacob Demel, 84, of Decatur, TX, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Harvey was born August 7th, 1940 to Anton and Margaret (Ludmilla) Demel in Littlefield, Texas. He was united in marriage to LaDonna Martin in Las Vegas 25 years ago on February 26, 2000. Harvey was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many who will dearly miss him. Harvey proudly served in the Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966 and was a third-degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Margaret; his brothers, George Demel, Larry Demel, and Gaulbert Demel; his daughter-in-law, Donya Demel; and his brother-in-law Joe D. Heinrich.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife LaDonna Demel of Decatur; his son, Kevin Demel of Odessa; his daughter, Lisa Fleming and husband Ian of Dallas; his grandchildren, Danci Dann Demel and husband Derek Seeders of Fort Worth; his sisters, Genny Heinrich, Rose Homer and husband Richard Homer, and Mary Jane Alberding and husband Jug Alberding; extended family and a host of friends.

Harvey enjoyed farming, tending to his herd of cattle, fishing and playing cards with friends and family. His favorite evening was going outside with his toddy, talking and singing to the calves, even though he would not sing in church. In addition to his family, he will be greatly missed by El Torro (the resident bull) and the herd, Lilly Lu, and Maverick.

The family wish to thank their amazing community of family, friends and neighbors for their unwavering love and support, as well as the dedicated teams at Medical City of Decatur ICU, Angels Care Hospice of Decatur, and office of Dr. Alling & Staff for their compassionate care.

Services to honor Harvey’s life are on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, TX. Family will greet friends 5-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm in the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel.

Additional Services to honor Harvey will be Lubbock, TX at Resthaven Funeral Home. Family will greet friends 12:30-2pm with services in the Resthaven Chapel at 2 pm with graveside services to follow. Pallbearers for the graveside services will be Shawn Alberding, Gary Albus, Robert Barnett, Butch Crittenden, Tommy Johnson and Jeff Magee; Honorary Pallbearers are McMasters New Holland, El Toro and the Herd.

For memorial donations, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude, Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch of Amarillo or Catholic Diocese of Ft. Worth in Harvey’s memory.

Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur

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