Hot Springs, Arkansas
1919 - 2007
James Alexander Harps, II, age 87, of Hot Springs, died, Thursday, February 1, 2007.
He was born on September 12, 1919 in Greenfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Frances Louise Harper Harps and one son, James A. Harps, III.
He was a United States Air Force Veteran and served during World War II and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and was a member of Merrills Marauders Association. He was also a ROTC, Reserves Officers Training Corp, teacher for over twelve years.
He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Bonnie Harps of Peachtree City, Georgia, Ted Harps of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Thomas and Rhonda Harps of Cabot, Arkansas; and three grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry is at davissmithfuneralhome.com.
My grandmother was Fae Harps Durnell, whose father was James Alonzo Harps. I have been trying to find this side of my family for some time, but unfortunately it is now found through an obituary (sent to me by a historical society member in Greenfield). If any of your family is intereste in contacting a California relative, please contact me. Thank you, and best wishes.
Greg Conners
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Greg Conners
February 12, 2007 | Loleta, CA
Ted, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Velvet Hunter-Herrington
February 03, 2007 | Jessieville, AR
Hi Guys, We just want to let you know how much your Dad meant to us. He worked for us at the Indiandale Liquor Store and we got to be VERY good friends with both Jim (HA HA) and Francis. We stayed good friends until Francis passed away and your Dad decided to move to Utah. He'd come visit us when he was in town and we were always going to visit him in Utah, but we weren't able to. When he moved back to Hot Springs, we visited and he'd come eat with us or we'd go out. We will miss him...
Buddy & Jean Brooks
February 03, 2007 | Hot Springs
Hello John, Tom and Ted: Saw in our local paper where "Uncle" Jim had passed away. I hope you remember me. I was Aunt Ann's next door neighbor and best friend to Salle. If I remember correctly Aunt Frankie was buried in Frankfort. Is Jim going to be buried there also?? I remember the fun we had when I went to Hot Springs with Ann and Salle. Your Mom and Dad were terrific hosts and always made me feel like one of the family. Hope you and your families are all well.
I still...
Krista Sue
February 03, 2007 | Greenfield, OH
