Herman Hartwell, age 80 of South Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 26, 2020, after a short illness. He was saved on March 30, 1995, and baptized April 2, 1995. He was a member of Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek, WV, where he was an usher and greeter, which he loved to do.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 59 years Carolyn Sue Hartwell; sons, Dwayne Hartwell, Brian and wife Rhonda Hartwell; three grandchildren (his pride and joy) Michael, Nicholas and Vivian Hartwell; two sisters, Nettie Rose (Jim) Turley, Verna Jean (Howard) Boggess; sister-in-law Kay Deel and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brady and Aylie Hartwell and half-brother Wade Williams.
He was a lifetime resident of South Charleston, WV. He was retired from the City of South Charleston, WV, where he worked for the police maintenance. Over the years he was a mechanic, equipment operator, electrician and farmer.
The family would like to thank everyone that has called, prayed or gave a kind word as well as CAMC General Neuro ICU.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday May 1, 2020 at Shultz Cemetery in South Charleston with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Independent Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 65, Alum Creek, WV 25003, or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.
I met you a couple of times you were a kind and generous man you loved your family and jobs . You and sue raised you children to be men like you were. You will be truly missed . God Bless you and your family.
R.I.P Herman…Im proud to say Ive had the honor of knowing u since I was in Jr High…You will be missed thats for sure.. Now you can celebrate in heaven with my dad. God bless you all.
Herman greeted me at church with a handshake and smile. He always called me sweetheart (respectfully). He and I shared the same birthdate and when we’d walk up to put our money in the birthday plate at church, he’d say, see you again next year.
One thing I noticed about Herman and Sue was, by their actions, you could tell they loved one another.
My condolences to Sue and family.
I’ve known Herman for years. Whenever I’d see Herman I’d always ask him how he was doing and that big smile of his would say I’m doing great and that he was very blessed. Then he’d always ask how I was doing. I’d tell him that I was just taking it a day at a time and that the only easy day was yesterday. After Herman retired I’d see Herman in Kroger’s and we’d always talk about everything and I’d also see Herman at different places throughout the city and he was always smiling. Herman was a great man and anyone that knew him, loved him and respected him. I’ll miss him and prayers for the family and God Bless the family too. R I P my friend.
I’ve known Herman for many years. When I’d ask how he was doing, he’d always have a smile on his face and would say that he was blessed. He would always ask how I was doing. After he retired, I’d see Herman in Kroger’s and we always talk about everything and I also would run into Herman at different places throughout the city.Herman was a great man and he will be deeply missed by everyone that he touched and everyone loved Herman too. My prayers go out to the family and may God Bless the family. R I P my friend.
I was blessed to be his neighbor. Our property joined each other. Every time Herman would hear my tractor up in the pasture or hay field, he would come over to talk about the Lord with me and we would have Church right there in the field.( Matthew 18:20, where two or three are gathered in my name) Several times, we had our own Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday before going to our own Church’s.
I was blessed to spend a couple hours with him right before he went ;into the hospital. He will be greatly missed, but knowing I will see him again in Heaven takes away deaths sting. (1st. Corinthians 15:55 Oh death, where is thy sting.) His two sons, Dwayne and Brian are good men and a comfort to me as neighbors. If you don’t know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, please don’t wait. Do it now. Herman would like to see you in Heaven someday too.
I always looked forward to seeing Herman when he would stop in City Hall, a few weeks ago I saw him and asked how he was doing and he said I am so blessed, I want everyone to be as blessed as I have been by the Lord. He had such a big smile and happy disposition, a man that was secure in his faith and happily shared his love for Jesus with those he talked to.
Rest easy Mr.hartwell. you will be missed. He was such a sweet man with a bright smile. One of my pawpaw Hannan’s friends. Smith Creek just won’t be the same. Prayers to the family
Herman will be greatly missed at church, I always looked forward to be the first to greet me at the door with a big smile and I would give him candy, he will definitely be missed by all that knew him!