Obituaries

Condolences

• 04/21/2020

  Naomi Robinson

  I'm times like these we need a savior.we need to grip that solid rock.praying that you would find comfort in knowing that battle is over.Rev. Harper is testing in the arms of Jesus Christ.Lee his memories close to your heart.

• 04/20/2020

  Lisa

  My condolences to the Harper family. I pray God continues to comfort and strengthen the family during this time of bereavement. May the many cherished and loving memories of Isiah continue to comfort his family and friends. A comforting thought to keep in mind is at Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." May you all have calming and pleasant thoughts during this time.

• 04/18/2020

  Ike Harper

  I thought losing my grandmother was hard, but losing my father, and not able to attend his funeral due to America's new normal , was very painful. To hear my sister cry at the gravesite,and not being there ripped my heart apart. Dad, thank you for making your children millionaires. You introduced us to Jesus Christ at an early age, we want for nothing. When I came home before the Corvid 19 crisis, I remember the smile on your face when I said I love and there is nothing you can do about it. I kissed you on the forehead, left the nursing home,and headed back to Maryland. To Graying, the piece maker, and Stella, thank you for being there for dad. Grayling I love you bro! I hope to see everyone soon.

• 04/18/2020

  Shelly Cleckley

  Family Thanks for sharing Rev with me. I will never forget the HAWK! Rest in peace Brother!

• 04/15/2020

  Jo Helen Baker

  My condolences to the family during your time of bereavement.

• 04/15/2020

  Anita King

  My prayers and condolences to the family. I know it hurts to lose a parent, just know that Dad will never die as long as you live. You will always carry him in your heart. Prayers and love... Anita

• 04/14/2020

  Anita Gilliard

  Dad (Rev), You have been praying to die for over 15+ years. Through the years you have endured several serious health issues and you always said, "This is my Trial". I have never heard you not one time complained about your illness. When Anthony and I visited, you were always was so happy to see us. I can just imagine you early that Easter Friday morning, you asked God to take you, before Grayling and that crazy daughter Cerise is able to come back in the hospital and mess with me. When Grayling called and told me you had passed, my heart fell to the floor. I admired the way you handled all the challenges in your life, you were a strong man in Christ. I loved the fact that you asked me to tell everyone; "if I had done anything wrong, to hurt anyone, to please forgive me". That take a big person to do that. But that is the way you were. Now you are up there singing with all of your brothers in that Heavenly Male Choir. I was not EVER going to let you go. When you told me I had to, I did my part and freed you from me and it hurts. That is when I knew you were packing up and getting ready to leave us. I always wanted what was best for you. I will miss you dearly. I will always carry your love in my heart. Thanks to all of my siblings, everyone did there part, which was challenging sometime living in different states. I want to give Grayling a special thanks for all the unselfish support he has given our father over the years. No matter when he got a call, he was a good and faithful servant going back and forth to Oakbrook Health & Rehab., Summerville Medical Center and Trident Medical Hospital to support and check on dad. Grayling made sure he never felt alone nor forgotten.

• 04/14/2020

  Claudia Grady

  To the Harper Family..I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm sending my heartfelt condolences out to the family during this difficult time!

• 04/13/2020

  Carrie E Harper

  You have run the race. You have fought the good fight. Now is yours to rest at peace eternally in the arms of He who loves you most. Sleep peacefully sweet Prince till that great getting up morning. You always had my bad and I will always remember you kindly for it. That you went to your rest on Good Friday is not lost to me. I don't think you would have had it any other way.

• 04/13/2020

  Ellen Thomas

  Thinking of you and family during this time of bereavement.

• 04/12/2020

  Evelyn Lee-Lucas

  To my family, I am so sorry for your loss and truly want to extend my condolences to the entire family. I pray God will give each of you his peace and comfort for the difficult days ahead. I Know we are separated by miles but my love, prayers, and support is always with you and only a phone call away. Continue to be strong in the knowledge that God got YOU ALL. Love always from your other sister Evelyn and family ..

• 04/11/2020

  Claudette Lewis

  Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. You have our deepest condolences in the loss of your father. Claudette, Paul, and Phil Lewis

• 04/11/2020

  Isiah Harper

  In a small house on a tiny southern road Guarded by a pecan tree Sat a man in a rocking chair. Tall and lean, With a genuine smile Time erases moments Where childhood antics Were sources of Annoyance And we are left with a memory. Broomsticks and half rubber balls Crabcakes and cross covered walls Lead me to a chair and a worn out book. I know it's going to be a moment Because we will go from Genesis to Romans And he will ask me 5 times, "Do you love the Lord?" I will nod my head in agreement And he will smile at me And pass a mint and search To give me the dollar He had hidden from himself. There is a small house On a tiny southern road Guarded by memories. And there.... If I look hard enough. Sits a man in his rocking chair. A pocket full of mints And he will ask me if I love the Lord And I will nod my head yes. I will nod my head yes. I will nod my head yes. Rest Easy Grandpa. I love you. Always did. Isiah Harper III