ROCKY MOUNT - Joseph "Ray" Harper, Sr., age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, August 26, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on April 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Garland Woodrow Harper and Lucy Irene Driver Harper Fisher. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Patricia "Pat" Clack Harper; his brother, Jackie Harper; and his sister, Louise Brantley.
Ray is survived by his children, Joseph "Joey" Ray Harper, Jr. and wife, April, of Red Oak, Martin Lee Harper and wife, Joyce, of Denver, NC, Linwood Harper and wife, Susan, of Rocky Mount, and Sandra Harper Fuller and husband, Tim, of Anderson, SC; his grandchildren, Jeffrey Harper (Donna) Mandy Harper (Travis) Ashley Lanham (Charlie) Meghan Harper (Tim Angelis), Tyler Fuller and Tonya Adams; and his great-grandchildren; Summer Waltz, Ralph Fike, Jr., Emma Fike, Grace Harper, Abigail Harper, Charlie Harris, Lily Lanham and Zoey Lanham.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Ray's life will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Dr. Michael Creekmore officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Benvenue Baptist Church.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Ray's memory to Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Dementia Alliance of NC, 9131 Anson Way, Ste. 206, Raleigh, NC 27615.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Past Services:
Visitation
Benvenue Baptist Church Sanctuary
2464 Benvenue Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 8/29, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
A visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Benvenue Baptist Church.
Service
Benvenue Baptist Church
2464 Benvenue Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 8/29, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Ray's life will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Dr. Michael Creekmore officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 8/29, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
3 trees were planted in memory of Joseph Harper, Sr. . Plant a Tree
Ray was such a sweet man. I know he and Pat are in Heaven rejoicing being together once again.
Sorry to hear about Ray God bless the family
Dear Family, hugs and prayers sent! Uncle Ray was a great man. Mama loved him so much and always had funny stories to tell of him. Love you all. Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Joseph Harper, Sr. by Judy Brantley. Send Flowers
we are so sorry to learn of Linwoods Dad Passing. He created a wonderful family of loving caring children who take care of each other. Blessings
You all are in our hearts and prayers!!! Share this plant with everyone and each time you water it, think of happy memories with your dad! Large Basket Garden was purchased for the family of Joseph Harper, Sr. by Your family at Eastern in Anderson. Send Flowers
Joey and family, Just learned of your father’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. Sending out my thoughts and prayers. ~ Gail
Dear Martin Lee and the Rest of the Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. May the memories of Mr. Harper fill you hearts with warmth and solace. Peace be with you. Sincerely, Mike Adams