David C. Harper

David C. Harper

David Harper Obituary

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David C. Harper, 92, of North Charleston, SC, husband of the late Violet Scott Harper, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 24, 2019. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Holmes Avenue Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.David was born January 20, 1927 in Marion, SC, son of the late William Harper and the late Ora Harper. He served in the Merchant Marines and the Army National Guard. David was a Mason and a member of Holmes Avenue Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Wilkins (Tom) of North Charleston; son, David C Harper, Jr. (Julia) of Edisto Beach, SC; sister, Evelyn Huggins of Marion, SC; nine grandchildren; Joseph, Lauren, Allison Meyerhoff, Jennifer Wilkins, Megan Madercic, Philip McDonnell, Jr., Alan and Jennifer Harper and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Paula McDonnell a son, Lynn Harper and a grandson David C. Harper III.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holmes Avenue Baptist Church, 4602 Durant Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.

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S. Washington

November 29, 2019

Sorry for your loss.

Robin Brown

November 27, 2019

Dear Uncle Dave and Aunt Julia, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything. Mama sends her love. Sending love and prayers your way. God bless you. Love, Robin

Beanie Dawson

November 26, 2019

I am sorry for the passing of Dave Harper. We worked together at Vaden Chrysler Plymouth on Rivers Avenue, in the late 70s. He was an Icon in the automobile industry. Rest In Peace, Dave

Peter Reindel

November 25, 2019

May this old soldier who was loved by many enter into heaven and forever Rest in Peace.

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