Bob Harvin

Bob Harvin, 88, of Thomasville, passed away on Tuesday – July 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

A Graveside Service with family and friends will be held on Thursday – July 30th at 10:00 am at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Texas St.

Bob was born in Grady County, Georgia on November 8, 1937 to the late Henry Joseph Harvin and Grace Castleberry Harvin. He was a graduate of Cairo High School – C/O 1956. He attended Birdwood College that is now Thomas University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He was married to the love of his life Patricia Collins Harvin, who preceded him in death on December 15, 2021 after 63 years of marriage. Together they were the owners of TC Auto Parts in Thomasville and were members of Dawson Street Baptist Church. Bob loved spending time with his family, especially watching his grandsons play baseball. He also enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons during football season as well as the local Thomasville High School football games.

He will forever be remembered for the love he had for his family and the kindness he showed to others.

He is survived by; his children, Lisa Harvin Fiveash (Don) of Thomasville, Karen Harvin Branch (Nathan) of Thomasville, and Shannon Harvin Donalson (Dewey) of Boston, GA, grandchildren, Ashley Fiveash Beaty (Brian) of Pavo, GA, Kyle Robert Fiveash (Courtney) of Thomasville, Nate Branch (Jessica) of Moultrie, GA, Blair Branch Huckeba (Matt) of Brookhaven, GA, Jonathan Harvin Branch (Rachel) of Chamblee, GA, Hunter Donalson (Kenzie) of Quitman, GA, and Hayden Donalson (Sophie) of Thomasville, 15 – great-grandchildren, and his companion, his heart, sweet Cocoa, his fur baby.

The family would like to give a special thank you to his caregivers – Rolonda Jones and Salonge Diggs who were so dedicated to taking care of him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Georgia Hospice Care at The Carnation Foundation – at www.carnationfoundation.org or you can mail a check to: The Carnation Foundation - 187 North Church Street, Suite 201, Spartanburg, SC 29306