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Robert Harper Obituary

HARPER, Robert Lewis Celebration of Life for Mr. Robert Lewis Harper, a 20 year veteran of U.S. Navy and retired United States Postal, of East Point, Ga., will be held Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11am at Headland Heights UMC, 2147 Dodson Dr. East Point, Ga. Rev. Matt Murphy, officiating. Family will receive friends TONIGHT from 7pm-8pm at Gus Thornhill's Chapel, 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Dr., East Point, Ga. Remains will lie in repose at 9am. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. He is proceeded in death by his daughter, Dr. Kimberly Harper and survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Evelyn Nash Harper; son, Kevin (Kandi); grandchildren, Maxwell and Emerson; sister, Martha Beasley; brothers, Willie J. Harper, Sr., (Mary); brother-in-laws, Willie Nash, Sr., (Jeanette), Joseph Nash, Sr., (Juliette), and Robert Nash, Sr., (Barbara) and sister-in-law, and host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10am. Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc. (404) 768-2993-4

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Apr. 19 to Apr. 22, 2015.

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Melvin Pittman

April 22, 2015

Our condolences to the Harper Family on the loss of Robert. May the knowledge that he is with the Lord comfort you at this time. He will be remembered for ALL the positives - great and devoted family man, devoted church worker and supporter, kind and gentle, but firm. Rest in Peace, Robert.

Linda House

April 22, 2015

Mat the peace that we receive from the Holy Spirit comfort and guide you. Always remember God is to Loving to be unkind and to Wise to make a mistake. From Linda House and family with Love

Yolanda McDade

April 22, 2015

It's a miracle how our souls connect, and just at the right moment that one soul who is your guiding light appears in your darkest moment. Mr.& Mrs. Harper were that guiding light for my family and myself. We will be forever connected in spirit and in love. My heart aches.

Yolanda McDade

April 22, 2015

My prayers are with you. May God comfort you. I love you.

Lamuriel Adams

April 22, 2015

My prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God comfort you as you keep the memories of a devoted father, grandfather, husband in your heart.

Blondell Shockley-Greene

April 21, 2015

My condolences to my first friend,Evelyn Nash Harper and Family. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. He said that He would never leave you nor forsake you.

Anna Kinsey

April 20, 2015

My Condolences to the Harper Family, may the good Lord keep you now and FOREVER MORE, look to the hills which cometh all of your help and he shall and will keep us all in PERFECT PEACE, HUGS and Kisses!!!!!

TA

April 19, 2015

May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences.
Psalms 116:15

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Headland Heights UMC

2147 Dodson Dr., East Point, GA

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1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive P.O. Box 91384, East Point, GA 30344

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