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David Harper Obituary
HARPER DAVID J. HARPER On Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Loving father of Dashia, David and D'Nia; beloved son of Oscar Harper, Jr. and the late Veronica Rogers; dear grandson of Almarie and Oscar Harper, Sr. and Rose Rogers. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends. On Thursday, October 2, friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until hour of service 11 a.m. at Peace Baptist Church, 712 18th St. NE. Interment Heritage Cemetery. Arrangements PRIDGEN FUNERAL SERVICE, 202 437-3692
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for David Harper
Felicia Swearinger
October 26, 2008
To the family of David I want to show my Condolences. David was a very nice person.I Remember when he took me to my Prom.It was like an excitement. He will be missed. Much Love and God Bless.
regina lewis
October 3, 2008
My heart felt sympothy goes out to the Rogers family as well as the harper family. For Rose my heart goes out to you, its like loosing your own child all over again the part of veronica that kept her hear on this earth ,although David and I was not as close as we could or should have been I loved him and will miss his beutiful smile. In the short times we shared together were very pleasant and love filled and because I did'nt get the opportunity to spend time with my only sister, being around David helped close a little of that void.To my brothers I saw and understand your sorrow as well but remember he's with our Lord and Savior and veronica and David are walking on the clouds of heaven together.
Nicole Rosser-Williams
October 2, 2008
To DJ's family he will be greatly missed. I remember growing up on Benning rd. and being the only girl outside playing football with him and all the other boys. Best wishes to you all.
Rita B-Holston
October 2, 2008
I'am so sorry for the lost of your friend and D'Nia father, May you all find peace and understanding through the day's to come.
(With Love)
JaWanda Barnett (Rosser)
October 2, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of knowing DJ as a child on Benning Rd. He was a good kid. As much as he'll be missed, please keep in mind that GOD makes no mistakes. May peace be with all of his loved ones during this grieving period.
The Rosser Family
Mary, Walter, Nicole, JaWanda
Eva baker
October 2, 2008
My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. When you lose a loved one only god knows how much pain you are in,pray to him and he will put his arms around you and bring through it.
Keira Lewis
October 2, 2008
I just want to send my condolences from
Min. Jackson
October 1, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting David in the neighbor hood and he was a well mannered young man with a smile on his face and always had pleasent words to say. I will contiune to keep the family lifted in prayer.
God Bless,
Myesha (Mee Mee) Carter
October 1, 2008
DJ (DAVID JAMAL HARPER):
You were Malik's first friend, you two started at Peace Baptist Day Care together, running up and down Maryland Avenue to the ice cream truck daily. You will truly be missed by the Abbott and Carter family. God will keep your grandparents, JoJo, Sheila, and especially Oscar in his loving arms. You were loved by many. I can hear you now smiling saying, "Whats up MeeMee". I Love you DJ. You are now home with Ronnie, and my grandparents. Peace and Blessings
Beverly Deskins
October 1, 2008
Even though we never met, I can't help but share my sympathy for Leonitia, children, and family.
My you be accepted as a gift to the heavens above. May the Lord keep you all under his wing with his protection and give strength to you all at this time.
Renee Goins
October 1, 2008
Sorry about your loss, I didn't have many opportunities to be around David. But the couple of times I did he was a well mannered young man. I am D'Nia's god mother and I know she adored her father and this is a great loss for her. I have asked the Lord to bless his family and my baby girl and give them peace and wipe all the tears away. God had a better plan for David. He was a good father to D'Nia and his other sibblings.
Angela Avery
October 1, 2008
I pray that God will continue to comfort you all in your time of sorrow, and as the days proceed. Continue to look to the Lord for your strength, help and comfort. Angie
Crystal McKenney
October 1, 2008
Sorry for your loss and may God continue to bless you and help you with your loss. The bright spot in your loss is David gave his life to Christ.
Toni Holloman-Spinner
October 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LaShawn (Shawnie) Dugger
October 1, 2008
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. I give my heartfelt condolence and a prayer of comfort to you and your family.
Deacon and Mrs. Harper, remember Psalms 121, as it reminds us to look to the hills to get our strength and help. God always gives you what you need when you need it. He has and always will be on time; but I do PERSONALLY understand that the pain is still there. Know that the heavens are rejoicing over another life given to the Father, IN LOVE.
I know you will miss David dearly. The two of you together immeasurably loved him so. My family will miss him as well. David would always come over our house to watch the boxing matches or to just hang out with my brother, Monte and we would laugh, joke, relive memories and “catch up”. My mom (Virginia) would love to see him walk through that door to know that he was doing alright.
I hope it encourages you to know that others are praying for your strength.
May Heaven smile upon you in your time of sorrow and again, I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
May Gold hold you in the palm of his hands in this “trying” time.
Maurice Nixon
October 1, 2008
I have known David for many years. He was like a son to me and very dear friend that I could always talk to about anything. I am going to really miss him a lot. I send my condolences to his children and family. God bless you all.
Jennifer Wood
October 1, 2008
Mike and I are deeply saddened about the lost of David. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his children, grandparents and Leonitia. We will always be here for you.
Shericka Johnson
September 30, 2008
I have known David for a long time now (we grew up around capitol heights together) and I am very sad to hear this has happened to him. I just want to send my condolences to the family and he will definately be missed. Much love and God bless
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