Colton James Harger

Colton James Harger, 20 of Waverly, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.  He was born on June 4, 2005 in Modesto, California to Judi Nelson Sayers of Coulterville, California and James Charles Harger of Nevada.  In addition to his parents, Colton is survived by his siblings; Brittany Morgan Nunes of Capitola, California, Andrew Warren  & Kelley Nunes of Jackson, Ohio, Noah Isaac Nunes of Waverly, Ohio,  Kasey Harger of Nevada, Riley Harger of Nevada and Meliah Harger of Nevada; nieces and nephew, Allie Nunes, Hannah Nunes, Hailey Nunes, Aubrey Caruso and Cooper Hoffman; Papa & Grandma , Jon & Sherry Nelson of Soquel, California; uncle, Jon Nelson of Capitola, California; cousins, Jakob Nelson of Arizona and Ian Nelson of Oregon and his “Little Sunflower,” Charlotte Ripple of Lima, Ohio.

Colton worked for Kent Power and was a member of the IBEW Local Number 71.  Colton impacted so many people and left his mark with countless individuals.  Everyone who knew him will feel the loss as he was such an amazing person to everybody he came in contact with.  We couldn’t help but love him.  Colton had an ability to sense other’s pain and was always there to support everyone he came in contact with.  He traveled to Africa where he handed out Bibles to others and helped lead many to be saved.  Colton had the biggest heart and a smile that could light up any room.  In the words of his best friends, “The world was a better place with Colton in it.”  He will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly with Pastor Jeremy Davis officiating.

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