1942
Winfred
2016
Winfred Harper, Jr.
July 28, 1942 — February 12, 2016
Mr. Winfred A. "Buddy" Harper, Jr., 73, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Tranquility House at Kennesaw.
Born in Blue Ridge, Georgia on July 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Winfred Alvin Harper, Sr. and Myrtle Ballew. Mr. Harper retired from Tenneco Oil Comp with 25 years of service. Following his retirement he was owner/operator of Reliable Entertainment. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling, camping, watching football and NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Elaine Burdick Harper and a son, Timothy Wade Harper.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Scott Ferguson of Cartersville; his granddaughter, Courtney Spring of Marietta; his great grandson, Liam Spring of Marietta; along with his siblings, Martha Godfrey of Powder Springs and his brother, Wendell and Kathy Harper of Marietta.
Services will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Purple Heart Homes, Post Office Box 5535, Statesville, NC 28687, www.purplehearthomesusa.org in memory of Mr. Harper.
Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. Winfred "Buddy" Harper, Jr.; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories or to leave a condolence message.
Born in Blue Ridge, Georgia on July 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Winfred Alvin Harper, Sr. and Myrtle Ballew. Mr. Harper retired from Tenneco Oil Comp with 25 years of service. Following his retirement he was owner/operator of Reliable Entertainment. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling, camping, watching football and NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Elaine Burdick Harper and a son, Timothy Wade Harper.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Scott Ferguson of Cartersville; his granddaughter, Courtney Spring of Marietta; his great grandson, Liam Spring of Marietta; along with his siblings, Martha Godfrey of Powder Springs and his brother, Wendell and Kathy Harper of Marietta.
Services will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Purple Heart Homes, Post Office Box 5535, Statesville, NC 28687, www.purplehearthomesusa.org in memory of Mr. Harper.
Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. Winfred "Buddy" Harper, Jr.; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories or to leave a condolence message.
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