Mr. Harper, a native of Wilkes County, had been a resident of Thomson for the past 6 years. He was an employee at North Columbia Elementary School and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. His father, Clarence Harper preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Mattie Blackburn Harper
Daughters, Tara Harper Farr, and husband, Brian Edwin Farr of Martinez
Tina Harper Seeger, and husband Walter Rhodes Seeger , Jr. of Augusta
Mother, Ethel Turpin Harper, Washington
Brother, Ronnie Harper, Tignall
Sisters, Janice Harper Powick, Augusta
Jeanie Harper Gaines, Washington
Grandchildren, Emily Ryan Farr, and Rebecca Claire Seeger
and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives
Chris Blackburn, David Harper, Shane Gunter, Don Blackburn, Willie Frank Blackburn and Jimmie Blackburn will serve as pallbearers.