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John Harper Obituary

HARPER, John The relatives and friends of Master Chief John Ray Harper, US Navy (ret.), widower of Mary Lorraine Harrison Harper, are invited to attend his Funeral Service at Groce Funeral Home, Asheville, North Carolina, Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 2006 at two o'clock. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Emma's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Fletcher, NC. Local arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 101, N. Charleston, SC 29405. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 28, 2006.

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Margie McAdams-Dotlich

March 28, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr.Harper will be sadly missed.

Gwendolyn Lyda

March 27, 2006

Sandra, Lisa, Terry

My sincere condolences are sent to you on this sad occsaaion. Your dad was special in so many ways. When I think of Uncle John, the good laughs we would have as a family can never be forgetten, and the picture in my mind is of your dad in the Navy dress uniform speaking so much love to all of us. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with each and every one and May God Bless You in the days ahead. Love ya

Victor Revelise

March 27, 2006

John Harper was a fine man.I always admired him and am saddened by his passing.My sincere condolences to his family.

Ken W Sapp DPC/USN Ret

March 27, 2006

Terry, Pat and Family: Mere words cannot convey the feelings of your loss this day. I can only say that my heart goes out to you in this time of bereavement. Remember the good times and the bad times which helped define the Father and Husband who BMCM John Ray Harper epitomized. Fair winds and following seas to you and the family.

Faye McConnell Warren

March 27, 2006

Sandra:

I wish to send condolences to you and the family on the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God keep you safe and give you the strength you need during this sad and sorrowful time.

Betty Davis

March 27, 2006

Sandra:



You have my deepest regrets and wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please call.



Betty Davis

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