Darrel J Harper
January 4, 2017
Darrel J. Harper 88 of Walton died January 4, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was born October 5, 1928 at Cotton Tree, Roane County, to the late Leslie Ben & Macie Walker Harper. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Leslie “Jr” Harper & Hoyte Harper. He was a proud member of Labor’s Local 1353 for 50 years, a “jack of all trades” and Master of Many. He was well loved by his family, friends and community. He is survived by his children Patty Ann Harper-Tenley (Dave) of Lusby, MD; David D. Harper (Mary Kay) of Walton and Kay Gumm (Bill) of Smoot; sisters Faye Lesher of Huntington and Anna Mae Stricklen of Charleston; grandchildren , Scott Harper (Traci) and Jason Harper of Walton; Bobby Gumm (Angel) of Jumping Branch, great grandchild, Brooklyn Jaye Harper of Walton. Services will be 1:00PM Saturday January 7, 2017 at Matics Funeral Home Clendenin WV with Pastor Ora Holbert and Rev. Robert E. Underwood officiating. Burial at Curtis Cemetery Cottontree Road Walton, WV. Visitation is 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Hubbard Hospice House or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
Darrel J. Harper 88 of Walton died January 4, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was born October 5, 1928 at Cotton Tree, Roane County, to the late Leslie Ben & Macie Walker Harper. He was also preceded in death by his brothers,... View Obituary & Service Information