Robert B Harper

Robert B. Harper, 72, of Summit, MS passed away on October 18, 2025 in Sevierville, TN surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at New Life Apostolic Church from 11 AM until services at 1 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery and Bro. Josh Hoss and Bishop Kenneth Patten will officiate. Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born on March 19, 1953 in McComb, MS to the late Robert Earl Harper and Florence Thelma Roberts Harper. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was loved by his family, his church family, and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Jason Earl Harper; one grandson Andrew Earl Ford and one brother Gary Dale Harper.

He is survived by wife of fifty four loving years, Willene Mason Harper; two children Lisa Marlene Coon (Johnny) and William Bryant Harper (Carrie); four grandchildren Austin Brady Ford, Abigail Hannah Harper, Charis Yvonne Giusti (Heaven), Braylie Grace Harper, Two great-grandchildren Andrew Brady Ford, and Harper Ford; one sister Kay McCaskell; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Edward May, Austin Ford, Jamie Allen, Currin Glover, Eric Melton, and Aaron Melton.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Life Apostolic Church in memory of Robert Harper.