Steven Harper Obituary
Tupelo-Steven "Steve" Merle Harper passed on from this life on January 31, 2026, from the Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Steve was born on April 8, 1965, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Billy Merle Harper and the late Buelah Mae Jowers. Steve attended East Union High School while growing up around the Elliston Community of Union County. He was a self-employed handyman and brick mason.
No public services will be held. Holland Funeral Directors of Tupelo is honored to care for the family.
Survivors include his daughter, Mallory Harper of Paducah, KY; son, Nicholas Harper of Hickman, KY; grandchildren, DeOnna and Roman Harper of Paducah, KY; niece, Christy Harper of Belden, MS
Steve is preceded by his parents and sister, Patricia Chism
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