RED OAK - William Timothy "Tim" Harper, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 after his fight with cancer for many years. Born in Nash County, NC on July 11, 1939, he was the son of the late William Green Harper and Madyin H. Boone. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Herbert Boone; his sister, Delios H. Churchill; and his son-in-law, Scott Wood.
At a young age, Tim stood up on the church bench to ring the church bell. He served his country in the Air Force for four years and the Marines for four years, he was a dedicated Marine. After the Marines, he joined the Rocky Mount Police Department in 1964 to 1974. After that, he worked at Nash County as a Deputy Sherriff until 1991. Tim enjoyed BBQ pig for birthdays and parties. He loved taking his boat out with special buddies to fish as long as it did not get dark. Tim enjoyed hunting and shooting at the gun range. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Tim is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 57 years, Lola Breedlove Harper; his special nurse-daughter, Pam H. Wood (Scott); his loving granddaughter, Amber Wood (David); his brothers, Dr. Tommy Harper (Linda) of Goldsboro and Joe Harper of Nashville; and many nieces and nephews. Tim has Marines family and the last word he would say to the Marines is Semple Fi. He loved all his family and his friends!
A Graveside Service to celebrate Tim's life will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tim's memory to Red Oak Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 260, Red Oak, NC 27868.
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.
Visitation
Location Not Available
Sunday 1/9, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
Service
Location Not Available
Sunday 1/9, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A Graveside Service to celebrate Tim's life will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating.
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Sunday 1/9, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A Graveside Service to celebrate Tim's life will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
There are a lot of memories I have with Tim and Lola. He did love his BarBques especially at Pam’s birthday. I remember helping with their move next door. I tried to scrub off the skid strips in the new tub. Then there was the time we went to Las Vegas and Tim helped me play blackjack. He would stay at the penny machine and didn’t take bathroom breaks. I was on jury duty one time when Tim was still working. He found out we found the criminal not guilty and told me I lock them up and you let them go.
Lola, Pam & Amber-you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love y’all. Love Phil & Deborah
Pam, I’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Praying strength and comfort for you and your family. Bob & Paula Adams
my prayers are with the family,
In memory of William Timothy Tim Harper, Carol Brown lit a candle
In memory of William Timothy Tim Harper, Faulkner Family lit a candle
Mrs. Lola and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had heard yours and Tim’s names mentioned many times by my mama Mary Etta Pridgen. She worked with you, Mrs. Lola, at Abbotts back in the day, in the Sterility Lab. I am sending prayers of comfort for your family and may Our Lord God surround you all during this time. Rest on peace. Mr. Tim. 🙏⚘❤
REST IN PEACE TIM 🙏 YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY MANY YOU LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON …. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME 🙏🙏🙏
I know you will miss him but he is floating on a cloud and is no longer suffering. Prayers of comfort for the family
Lola, so sorry to hear about Tim’s passing, our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. Randy and Diane Rivenbark
Lola, Pam and Amber My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anyone who knew Tim knew that he was a proud father, grandfather and loving husband. I have many memories. Home on green …meaning he was off duty but on call. Rest in Peace,my friend.
Sending prayers for your sweet family 3. I am so sorry for your loss.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each of you during this difficult time. Mr. Harper will be greatly missed. ❤️
Lola, so sorry for your loss. I know that you were a great couple as you talked about Tim always. So sorry for your loss, God Bless!