Flint, Michigan
HARPER, Joseph J. (Joe) - Of Flint, age 79, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 12Noon, Monday, July 30, 2007 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Carl Petty officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 5-8PM Saturday and 1-4PM and 6-8PM Sunday at the funeral home. Joe was born in Nimmons, Arkansas on January 11, 1928, the son of the late William and Qbell (Massey) Harper. He came to Flint in 1951. Joe served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Joe retired from General Motors Fisher Body Plant with 30 years of service and was a member of UAW Local 1292. Joe loved deer and rabbit hunting and was very proud to have spent his life so close to his family. Surviving are children, Gennice (Jan) Gromada, Lisa (Robert) Bachman, Linda (Phil) Rozier, Joe (Sui-Lin) Harper, Troy (Susan) Harper; 12 grand and great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois (David) Stanley, Mary Lou (Bob) McGehee; brother, Billy; several nieces and nephews; Special friends, Becky, Tom, Lisa and all his friends at the Captains Quarters and many others. He was preceded in death by his parents; bothers, Esco and Gene and sister Wanda Bee. Your condolences may be shared with the family at www.swartzfuneralhome inc .com
To the Harper Family. We are sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Our deepest sympathy. Tony and Kay Sparr, Sharon Craton and the Burger Family.
Sandy Sparr
July 31, 2007 | Burton, MI
Linda, We know it has been a difficult time for you. We are praying for God's comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Steven & Destini Baldwin
July 30, 2007 | Flint, MI
Lisa, Linda, Genice, Joe and Troy I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you during this time. I loved your dad and I'll never forget his great home made vegtable beef soup! god bless
Caroline and Al Bowen
Caroline Bowen
July 27, 2007 | Swartz Creek, MI
