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Jack Harper Obituary
Coffeeville
Jack Edward Harper, 74, of Coffeeville passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 25, 1936 in Grenada to the late Buck and Laura Beckum Harper. He was a 1955 graduate of John Rundle High School in Grenada and a 1961 graduate of Delta State College in Cleveland. Jack often mentioned how proud he was of his fellow classmates and how well they had done in life. Jack was a teacher and coach in several north and northeast Mississippi communities. He was still referred to by many as "Coach".
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 2 PM at the Coffeeville Church of Christ with Bro. Don Roberson officiating and John Wayne Purdy assisting. Interment will follow in the Ford's Well Cemetery in Yalobusha County. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 PM Wednesday evening at Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Coffeeville.
Jack leaves behind his pride and joy, his wife, Geneva. Jack dearly loved Geneva and her children, who in his last years had made him so happy. Also surviving are the most important parts of his life, his three children, Barry Harper and his wife, Cindy of Picayune; Laura Marter and her husband, Keith of Grenada and Mike Harper and his wife, Donna of Duck Hill. Jack took pride in giving the ultimate in support of his children. It was truly a joy for him watching his children grow into adults. He is also survived by grandchildren, Andy Harper and wife Candace, Ashley Moore and husband, Adam, Anna Kay Harper, Rachel Marter, Brady Marter, Lauren Harper, Houston Harper and Caleb Herring and great-grandchildren, Parker Harper and Shelby Harper; brothers Dr. J.D. "Dinky" Harper and his wife, Sally of Grenada and Bobby Harper and his wife Josie of Columbus; sister-in-law Freda Harper and a host of nieces and nephews are also left to cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dale and Bill and sisters, Ruby, Peggy and Betty.
Jack never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone any way he could. He will be missed for his quick wit and his ability to make people laugh.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home of Coffeeville has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Janett Baker Porter
April 21, 2011
Coach Harper was always one of my favorite teachers. He was a wonderful,kind and patient man. The first year he had to teach English he would go down to Mrs. Criss's room to make sure he had everything right. I know that he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
mary ann horton odom
April 20, 2011
Coach Harper was a great teacher and also a wondeful person he touched the lives of many people he will always have a special in a lot of herts
April 20, 2011
Coach Harper made a big impression on me growing up in Oakland and inspired me to make athletics a part of my life after moving away,but always remebered him as a coach and teacher.He will be missed.
Joe McCullar
Linda Ross Aldy
April 20, 2011
Coach Jack Harper was an amazing man and an inspiration to a multitude of students. He not only told us that we could overcome anything and do anything with our lives, he showed us.
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