- Date Of Birth: September 7, 1926
- Date Of Death: June 8, 2018
- State: Arkansas
Norman B. “Richard” Harper
September 7, 1926 – June 8, 2018
Norman Brinkley “Richard” Harper of Prattsville, Arkansas was born September 7, 1926 in Jaggers, Alabama, the son of the late Allie Porter Harper and Zula Mae Swindle Harper. He was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville.
He served his country proudly for over 31 years being in the US Navy and the US Air Force. He fought in World War II, the Korean War, 3 tours in Vietnam and Azores. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and was retired from Sherwin Williams. He enjoyed serving his country, being a Mason, fishing, watching baseball, and The Gaither’s.
Mr. Harper died at his home on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 91.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Allen Harper, a son, Freddy Whitaker; brothers, Allie, Jr., Tom, Jack, Frank and J.T. Harper, sisters, Mildred Clark, Ruby West, Obeliah Clark, Lula Ivey, Georgia Ann Harper, June Barton and Clara Harper.
Survivors: daughters, Georgia Ann (Eddie )Hicks of Prattsville, Leslie Carol (Perry) Nichols of Prattsville, Terilynne Kennerly of Malvern, Sandra Hope Harper of Malvern, Cherye Kay Forbush of Prattsville; grandchildren, Kristy (Kyle ) Hull, Kelly (Drew) Kidder, Kerry (Jeff) Young, Tyler Hicks, Ethan (Kayti) Nichols, Allen (Shauna) Harper, Dalton Kennerly, Carson Kennerly, Seth Ashcraft, Carsten Adams, Emily (Andew) Valadez, Anderson Schmidt; 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to his caregivers, Misty Pearson, Leeann Johnson, Sonya Bentley, Missy Cash, Gracie Beckwith and Saline Memorial Hospice for the love and care they provide him.
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