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Wm. Earl Harp Jr.

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Wm. Harp Obituary

William Earl Harp
Evansville, Ind
Wm. Earl Harp Jr., 85 of Evansville, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011.
Earl was born in Evansville on April 5, 1926 to William Earl and Mildred (Schnabel) Harp.
He graduated from Bosse High School June 3, 1944 and served in the Navy for 2 years. He returned to Evansville and attended Evansville College earning a degree in accounting in 1950.
Earl Harp was a prominent business man and entrepreneur owning Harp's Fish Market, Harp's Exotic Fish and Pets, Amanda Fenwick's, 13th Hour, Delta Cream, among other ventures.
He was in the Hadi Shrine Oriental Band.
Earl had been actively involved with the Friends Organization and the Athletic Booster Club at Evansville Day School for over 15 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Earl and Mildred Harp.
Earl is survived by his wife, Mary Edna (DuPont) Harp; brother, Bob Harp and wife DeeDee; sons, Gary, Kymn, and Andy Harp and wife Becky; step-children, Tony and Jimmy DuPont, Jennifer Simonson and husband Danny; grandchildren, Ashley Klotz, Ryan Harp, Allison Miller, Jillian Wilsman, Jordan, Hannah, and Bonnie Harp, Justin, Kendra, Lauren, and Sarah DuPont, Gretchen Simonson; five great-grandchildren; two aunts; two uncles; several nieces and nephews and their children.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 25, 2011, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Pastor Carl Mann with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, Newburgh, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evansville Day School Athletic Booster Club, 3400 N. Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.

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Published by Courier Press on Jul. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Wm. Harp

22 Entries

Jeff DeVillez

August 7, 2017

Earl made a HUGE impact on the youth and young musicians in Evansville.I know this first hand better than most.RIP

Sunny Ford

August 3, 2011

Dear Edna & family,
We just learned of Earl's death today when driving down Green River Rd & passing the sign on the pet shop. May God, family and friends give you strength as you face each day with Earl in your hearts. May your memories lift your sorrow. Sending prayers..from our family to yours.

DAVE PERIGO

July 29, 2011

I AM SO SORRY ABOUT EARLS PASSING I DO NOT TAKE A NEWSPAPER EDNA AND JUST FOUND OUT TODAY ABOUT THIS, I HAD TO LEAVE THE PLACE I WAS AT TO COLLECT MY EMOTIONS IF YOU NEED ANYTHING CALL ME HE WAS LIKE A SECOND FATHER TO ME HE HIRED ME WHEN I WAS A KID AND ALWAYS WAS THERE FOR ME I LOVED HIM VERY MUCH!

Lori Rutherford

July 26, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr.Harp was such a wonderful man. I was one of his nurses. Meeting him and his family was such a blessing. May God be with you all! We share in your sorrow

Yvonne Engelbrecht

July 25, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. May God be with you all now and in the future.

Kimberly Hall-Moore

July 25, 2011

To All the family: I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Earl. I knew and talked with him many times over the years. I know words cannot ease the heaviness in your hearts right now, but know there are many people who share in your sorrow. Take comfort in knowing he is not suffering and that sometime in the future you will be together again.
I'm sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Jagielski

July 24, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time of greif, May god be with you all.

Brian Comstock

July 24, 2011

Edna, Justin and Kendra,

Earl was a great man who always took the time to talk to
me in the gym while he served hot dogs to the kids at lunch.
He was always kind, and
always took the time to listen and laugh. There is no one
like Earl! My deepest
sympathy.

Pam Omer

July 24, 2011

So sorry for the loss of this wonderfull kind and gentle soul Mr Harp. I have lived at Sunrise East off on on for many, many years.I enjoyed seeing him and talking to him. He was always funny, kind and a good hearted man. Rest In Peace Earl we will all miss you greatly.

Evelyn Spain

July 24, 2011

Edna sorry about Earl we were grandparents together to the end he sure like telling me Your late we had a lot of good times. He will be missed

Larry & Regina Kasey

July 24, 2011

Dear Harps and Duponts, Larry & I would just like to send our condolences to a wonderful family on a great loss. Earl was a wonderful man, did a lot of good for this town. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts & prayers go out to all of you.l

James Trapp

July 23, 2011

My condolences to the Harp and Dupont families

angela Huett-Fischer

July 23, 2011

kymn, gary and Andy, i am so sorry, he was a kind man, friendly and willing to help. my prayers are with you. Angela Huett-Fischer

barbara lipe

July 23, 2011

Edna, Jen, family, i truly am so very very sorry. Wish words could heal broken hearts, but only time and God can do that. Will see you at wake. In Christ,,,,,,Barbara and Paul

Jon Goodson

July 23, 2011

Gary, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My family enjoyed Earl as our neighbor for a few years on English Way before he moved. Again, sorry for your loss. Jon Goodson

July 23, 2011

Our hearts and prayers are with Gary and Kymn, and family. We knew Earl as children. We were neighbors and would often go tp the Harps house to play. He was a great man and will dearly be missed. Donna (Robbins) Parson and Gloria (Robbins) Chase

Karen TenBarge

July 23, 2011

Earl will be missed by so many family and friends. Such a great man, So helpful to so many, so giving of himself in too many ways to express.
Another shining star in heaven looking down upon us.
Many great memories. Earl will always be in my thoughts and heart.
Love and hugs to all the family <3

July 23, 2011

To my dear friends, Andy, Edna , Kendra and Justin. My heart is broke for you all...Earl was such a fun and jolly kind friend to me. He has a loving family that will surely miss him. If i can help any of you please feel free to call..... I love you all and i am so sorry....
My thoughts and prayer's will be with you....Love Kathy Dunn Jagielski

Kimberly Mathias

July 23, 2011

Jennifer, so sorry to hear about Earl's death. I know how much he meant to you and your family. Thankful, there will be a grand reunion in heaven one day. Love and hugs to all of you.
Kim Mathias (Evansville In)

July 23, 2011

To Edna and family, our sincere sympathy. We can not imagine an EDS basketball game with out Earl at the door to stamp our hand. He was always so pleasant and friendly.
Jim and Dorothy Mansfield, Brookston, IN -- Grandparents of Mitch Mansfield.

Jeff Coombes

July 23, 2011

I was a renter from Earl, at Sunrise East apts. When Carolyn was having some problems, I held the key for the apts, for a few months, to help him out, this was back a few years ago, he will be greatly missed by many.

Charmia Berwanger

July 22, 2011

Kendra, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your grandfather.. I know he played a very important part of your life. Keep those memories close to heart cause he will always be watching from above and when you least expect someone will give you the wink and thumbs up like you did him... I love you....
Charmia

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