In Memoriam : Don Harper
Don Harper - age: 63
(August 04, 1947 to September 22, 2010 ) Resident of De Kalb, Texas Visitation Information: 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 24, 2010 Bates Family Funeral Home Obituary: Mr. Don Harper of De Kalb, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at a Texarkana hospital. He was 63. Don was born August 4, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Gene and Helen New Harper. He was an I.T. Specialist at Smith-Blair, Inc and a Baptist. On February 9, 2009, he married Martha Ann Maxey in De Kalb, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Martha Harper of De Kalb, Texas; his mother, Helen Harper of Paris, Arkansas; three daughters and a son-in-law, Stacy Harper of Texarkana, Arkansas, Amy and Wes Parker of Texarkana, Arkansas and Sandy Daniels of Benton, Arkansas; a son, Donny Harper of Little Rock, Arkansas; a step-daughter, Kimberly Nugent of Texarkana, Texas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Beth and Gary O’Neal of Caulksville, Arkansas and Carol and John Opperman of Paris, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Hunter Parker, Ashland Daniels, Dakota Nugent and Megan Williams and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 24, 2010 at Bates Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Bates Family Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Jackson and Rev. Wallace Edgar officiating. Interment will follow at Woodmen Cemetery. Click Here for Video |
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James Clark - September 23, 2010  Contact this person
To the family of Don, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
James and Elaine Clark
Brian Steed - September 23, 2010 Contact this person
Will miss you Don... but will always remember the ever present smile on your face.
Jon Allred - September 24, 2010 Contact this person
Martha,
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a good man and he will be truly missed by all. It is a sad day. God be with you Martha, and your families.
Stacy Harper - September 24, 2010 Contact this person
Daddy,
Right now all of this doesn't seem real, but the one thing that is real is that you are my DADDY and always will be. I dont understand why you had to leave me so soon but God has plan. Daddy I will never forget you and never stop loving you. Thank you again for being my DADDY. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOOOO SOOOO MUCH. Stacy
PAUL THANE - September 24, 2010 Contact this person
WE AT BOOTH DISTRIBUTING WILL MISS ALL OF DON'S GUN-HUNTING-BUYING AND SELLING STORIES. WE LOVE FOR HIM TO VISIT US. EVEN IF IT WAS JUST TO TALK.HE WILL BE MISSED.
Donna Nash - September 24, 2010 Contact this person
Dear Martha and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family in the loss of Don. He was so loved by the employees of Smith-Blair, Inc. It was an honor to have had the privildege of working with him. Always cherish your beautiful memories. He was a great man.
In His Love,
Donna Nash
Megen Finley risinger - September 24, 2010 Contact this person
I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Don many years at Smith-Blair, and he was always happy and outgoing! It is a great loss! Megen Finley Risinger
Marliese & Jesse Stone - September 24, 2010 Contact this person
Dear Martha.
I just don't know what to say. I am so sorry and still can not believe it. I hope you find peace in God's word.
With deepest sympathy.
Marlies and Jesse.
Rik Hawkins - September 25, 2010 Contact this person
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for God's peace in your life.
Rik & Barbara Hawkins
Jerry Looney - September 27, 2010 Contact this person
Beth and Gary, I want to send my sympathy and condolences. He looks so much like Beths' dad. I know ya'll will miss him.
Love ya'll,
Jerry Looney
Bobbie Compton - September 27, 2010 Contact this person
To the Harper Family: My heart go out to the Entire Family. Don was a great Guy and a loving friend. He will be missed by many.
Bruce and Rosemary Mustsin - October 1, 2010 Contact this person
Our hearts were broken when we heard this terrible news. I worked with Don at Smith Blair for over 12years and became what I consider very good friends. He will truly be missed. I am praying for all of his family. Lean on God he will comfort your broken hearts. Bruce and Rosemary Mustain
Tom New - May 2, 2011 Contact this person
Picture three little boys running across Granny's garden to the house howling like banshees. One carries a rod and reel belonging to Boliver (grandfather). The line leads to another boy gawking at the Lazy Ike lure at its end. Two prongs of the rear treble hook are firmly lodged in his arm. Don wasn't always as skilled with a rod as he later was. Oh well it meant Boliver would be good for candy bar or coke after the trip to see Dr. John. Good times...so long cuz, sorry I didn't find out till now.
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