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Gregg Harper Obituary

HARPER, GREGG M. - age 54 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Gregg attended First Baptist Church Concord and the Buddy Bradley Sunday School Class. He was the founder of 47 Sports and co-founded Wazoo Sports, Inc., a 24/7 cable television network dedicated to high school and small college sports. Gregg served as the Booster Club President of Farragut High School football for two years. He was instrumental with the establishment and growth of the club in various areas including development of the farragutfootball.com website, sponsorships, and video streaming of games. Gregg was a 1975 graduate of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis and a 1980 graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He was a very passionate man who loved and was devoted to God, his family and his country. Gregg was preceded in death by his mother, Leah D. Harper; father-in-law, J.K. Jessee and brother-in-law, David Jessee. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Karen Jessee Harper; daughter, Dr. Lindsay Harper Pounds and husband, Joey Pounds; son, Derek Harper; father, Malchom B. Harper and wife, Martha; sister, Stacey Rose and husband Richard; mother-in-law, Shirley Jessee; brother-in-law, Rex Jessee; sister-in-law, Remona Jessee; nieces and nephews, Kristen, Cameron and Kara Rose and Harley Jessee; his beloved labrador retriever, Emma and many friends. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:45 p.m. Friday with a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Concord. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to Partners in Christ, Mission of Hope or International Sports Consulting. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Harper family. www.clickfuneralhome.com.







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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2012.

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Chris Kilby

February 14, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Pamela Chambers

February 3, 2012

Karen and Family,so sorry to learn of Greggs passing.Mr. Lloyd let me know.I have a memory of Gregg running through the ER to get his video camera when Derick was born. I was in the ER waiting with Marty. He had ran over his foot with a lawnmower. Gregg was so excited! I have wonderful memories of the Thanksgiving I spent with your family at your home as a guest with David. David,JK and Gregg are safe in the arms of the Lord. Know I love you, and God will watch over you and your beautiful children. IN my prayers Pamela L Chambers and Family,Knoxville,TN

Sherry Busbee

January 20, 2012

Karen, Derek and Lindsay...you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Shope

January 20, 2012

Oh Karen, Derek and Lindsay, I am so very sorry. My heart is just broken into for you. The Shope's love you and will be there for you for years to come. Love, Sherry

Fuad, Gayle, Nick, Shane, and Bree Reveiz

January 19, 2012

Your family has always been very special to all of us . We will miss Gregg tremendously. Our love and prayers go out to all of you in this very sad time.

Norma Cuthell

January 19, 2012

Karen, you have been in my thoughts and pryers ever since I heard about Greggs passing. I will continue to pray for you. I know you will get a lot of love and support from your wonderful Sunday School Class, but if there is anything we can ever do please don't hesitate to call.

Andy & Ann Ezell

January 19, 2012

You are in our prayers. May GOD protect and comfort you.

Joshua Perigo

January 19, 2012

It's not often when you work for someone in the media that you count them among your friends as well as your employer. Gregg was without a doubt an exception to that. He offered me a position with his former company, Wazoo Sports, and I accepted because I genuinely trusted him and believed in his vision. We became friends over the 3 years I worked for Wazoo, and I trusted him enough to make plans for future business ventures together.

Gregg was a truly caring, honest, Christina man, and I know he will be profoundly missed. I wish to offer my deepest and most sincere condolences to his family and let them know they are continuously in my prayers.

Teressa Upchurch

January 19, 2012

Karen, Derek and Lindsay,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I just couldn't believe it was true when I first got word of Gregg's passing. On that day, I was recording some old video and we had just watched a recording Anthony and Derek had made playing James Bond. We really think alot of your family. May God give you peace through this most difficult time.

Linda, Joann, and Marcus Jeter

January 19, 2012

Karen and Derek,

We are so sorry to hear of Gregg's passing. He was a really good and thoughtful person,and we will always remember his kindnesses to us.

Grieving will hard, but remembering the love and good memories will always provide you comfort. We know Gregg is in God's care now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

lisa lee

January 19, 2012

Karen, I am so sorry. I will pray for you and your family. Call me if you need anything or just to talk.
Lisa from Neurosurgery and Spine

Johnny & Linda Raby

January 19, 2012

You are in our prayers during this sad time. Gregg will be greatly missed in Buddy Bradley's Sunday School Class.

Prentice Carte

January 19, 2012

Dear Lindsay, Joey, and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Dad. Please know that our prayers and love surround you during this time. I feel that we know you and your family through our precious Erica. God's grace is sufficient for times like this. Know that He loves you very much, and that your Dad is safe in His loving arms. Love, Prentice and Lillian Carte

Bob Gray

January 19, 2012

Karen i am so sorry, don't know if i will make it down or not, but You will be in My Prayers. Love You very mush. Bob

Tammy McClendon

January 19, 2012

Karen,
I'm very sorry for your loss,and may God bless you,your family,and loved ones in this time of sorrow-

Tammy McClendon-Knoxville Ortho.Clinic

Billy Dyke

January 19, 2012

Sympathies to Gregg's family. Gregg was a fraternity brother of mine at U-T and we had remained in touch through the years. Good friend and great person.

Marti Fricks

January 19, 2012

Gregg will always be in our hearts for what he did in the Farragut community. May he rest in peace.

Marti Fricks

January 19, 2012

Gregg will always be in our hearts for what he did in the Farragut community. May he rest in peace.

Marti Fricks

January 19, 2012

Gregg will always be in our hearts for what he did in the Farragut community, May he rest in peace.

Bart Fricks

January 19, 2012

Godspeed Gregg, you are now home. The Fricks family sends our thoughts and prayers to your family, may God give you strength during this difficult time.

Erika Vinson

January 19, 2012

Deepest, most heartfelt sympathies.

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