Doyle "Coach" Wayne Harvell of Heavener, Oklahoma was born on August 17, 1948 in Muldrow, Oklahoma to Delmar Bee and Odell (Dawes) Harvell and passed away on March 10, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 74.
He is survived by:
One daughter:
Shelley Roberts and husband Bruce of Catoosa, Oklahoma
Two sons:
Rusty Harvell of Heavener, Oklahoma
Darren Harvell of Wagoner, Oklahoma
One brother:
Jerry Harvell and wife Mary Jane of Heavener, Oklahoma
Eight grandchildren:
Tori Smith, Cole Roberts, Madison Harvell, Caleb Roberts, Jayce Roberts, Harley Harvell, Ayrees Harvell, and Akoa Harvell
One great-grandchild:
Carley Roberts
One niece:
Lacy Long and husband Michael of Ft. Worth, Texas
One nephew:
Cody Harvell and wife Debronna of Ft. Worth, Texas
Numerous cousins, other loved ones, and a host of many friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Odell Harvell; his wife, Janet Harvell; one son, Chad; and one granddaughter, Cheyenne.
He was a longtime resident of the area and a member of Freedom House Fellowship Church. Coach Harvell was the Line Coach and Defensive Coordinator for Sand Springs High School Football team from 1983-1991. Then he moved to Heavener, Oklahoma where he became Head Football Coach at Heavener High School from 1991-2002. He loved watching football, fishing, hunting, and holding his chair down. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force, where he served his country during the Vietnam era. Also Coach loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Coach Harvell will be missed by all whom loved and knew him.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Heavener High School Gymnasium in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will be in Heavener Memorial Park in Heavener, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Billy Vaughn, Eric Dehart, Michael Rowland, Todd Vickers, Dusty Alexander, and Nathan Janway.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Justin Frizzell and Adam Dehart
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either Gideon International for Bibles or to the Heavener Athletics at Heavener Public Schools.
Viewing will be from Noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday. The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Visitation
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, March 17, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937
Funeral Service
Heavener High School Gymnasium
Saturday, March 18, 2023
2:00 PM

Heavener, Oklahoma