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Isiah Harper

1934 - 2020

Isiah Harper obituary, 1934-2020, Charleston, SC

BORN

1934

DIED

2020

Isiah Harper Obituary

Isiah Harper N. Charleston - Harper, Sr. - Reverend Isiah Harper Sr. of North Charleston, SC. entered to eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2020. at Summerville Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph and Eloise Gantt Harper. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Harper; children, Rev. COL. (Ret.) Isiah (Wanda) Harper Jr., Anita (Anthony) Gilliard, Toni James, Deacon Grayling (Stella) Harper, Steffon (Karen) Harper, a devoted neighbor; Felica Alston-Gibbs; in-laws, Margorie Harper, Jeanette Gantt, Willie (Bernice) Hart Jr., Samuel Hart, Jocelyn (Danny) Hamilton; 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He also leaves to morn a special niece Mary Griffin. A private graveside service for Rev. Harper will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, 11:00 AM at New Zion RMUE Church, 4607 Dorsey Ave., N. Charleston, SC. The service will be live streamed on Facebook by logging on to the Low Country Mortuary Facebook page. The viewing for Rev. Harper will take place on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the funeral home from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at: www.thelowcountrymortuary.com. Funeral arrangements announced by THE LOW COUNTRY MORTUARY, 1852 E. Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405: (843) 554-2117. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2020.

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May 1, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to know Rev Harper during my childhood. He had been a good friend and counselor to my family in times of our sorrow and need. May Heavenly Father continue to Bless your Family.

Beulah Fridie-zeigler

April 28, 2020

To the Harper family may our thoughts and prayer be with you during these times.

Nelson Kinsey

April 26, 2020

The Harper family has my deepest sympathy. .

Leslie Cummings-Howell

April 17, 2020

A General for Christ and His Word, Rev. Harper was instrumental in my foundation in the Lord, always sharing reading material that is still my guide for today... Thank you Lord for the window I had with him at New Zion RMUE Church... Rest on, Selah.

Sheila Green

April 17, 2020

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
Love and Prayers,
Rev Sheila Green and St. Stephen RMUE Church Family

William Turner

April 17, 2020

Anita, Ike & Family - so sorry for your loss. Your father was such a kind man and faithful Christian. His children were exceptional students and citizens and such a joy to work with. May God e with you and comfort you.

Mike Turner
Garrett HS Principal 1971-74

Athanell B. Harris

April 14, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Griffin

April 14, 2020

May you be comforted by faith that the Lord has brought your father, that you have lost, to beautiful place of everlasting light and love. Love your cousin, Mary Sheppard Griffin.

Mary Griffin

April 14, 2020

He was a loving uncle.

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11:00 a.m.

New Zion RMUE Church

4607 Dorsey Ave., N., Charleston, SC

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