Greg-Harper-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory - Columbus

Greg Harper

Jun 25, 2002 - Sep 10, 2025

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You were such a precious soul. Funny every time I was around you. I love you dearly & wish we had spent more time together.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Greg, you were such a goofball, great friend and little brother to all of us here at Gerber. We miss you so much already! Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. - Your Gerber 280 Family

Never imagine today like this would come and I would be saying goodbye to my son at work before I left the Earth. You are so special God must’ve needed an angel.

We are so sorry for your loss. May God hold you all in this difficult time. Greg will be missed by all of us. Sincerely the Shull family

I am sorry for your loss. My prayers for the family and friends.

Jeff you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time but as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

We were saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son Greg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless. May the memories you shared live in your hearts forever. Michelle, Dave, Carson and Brookelynn

Obituary

Greg's Obituary

Gregory Douglas Harper, age 23, from Caledonia, MS, passed away at UAB on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  

Visitation will be Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Bro. Ben Yarber officiating. The church members of the Altar will be providing food for family members following the service at the home of Jeff Harper in Caledonia.

Greg had many talents, but working on anything with an engine was his favorite pastime.  He loved spending time with friends and family, and many will remember him for brightening up a room and being the funniest guy there.  

Greg was preceded in death by Harold L. Harper Sr. (grandfather), Floyce Harper (grandmother), Gregory Keith Harper (uncle), Douglas Harper (uncle), Theresa Manzolillo (Aunt), Paulette Campbell (grandmother), and Angela Farley (Aunt).  

Greg is survived by his son Jaxson Douglas, Jeff Harper (father), Trudy Sterbonic (mother), Angela Harper (step-mother), and his siblings Brytnee McClendon (Mason), BreeAnna Coe (Ricky), Mindy Gray (Nick), and brother-in-law Bryan Lozano; Neices and nephews Bayleigh McClendon, Rayden Coe, Macie McClendon, Riley Haywood, Morgan Coe, and Zane Gray; Aunts and uncles Harold Harper, Jr (Marty), Sheila Massey, Richard Speed, Anthony (Tony) Harper (Shelly), John David Sterbonic (Annette), Jamie Sterbonic (Michael); and grandparents Frank and Linda Besecke, Arden and Jackie Williams, and Pat Campbell; and a host of loving cousins.

Honorary Pallbearers are Ozzy Wright, Matt Holzman, Christian Terrell, Zymin McCranie, Zak Davis, Justin Holmes, JP Speed, Luke Swails, and Tyler Hall.

Isaiah 41:10 NIV

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 

Luke 23:43 NIV

Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.

2 Corinthians 5:8 – 9 NIV

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

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