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Samuel C. Harper

1923 - 2021

Samuel C. Harper obituary, 1923-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1923

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Samuel Harper Obituary

was born January 15, 1923 to the late Torather Moore-Harper-Jones and Edward Harper, Sr. in Bastrop, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; two daughters: Dorothy and Betty; and three brothers: John, Edward, and Andrew. On Sunday, June 20, 2021, Samuel answered the call from the Lord to eternal rest. Samuel leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory, two daughters: Cheryle Walker of Indianapolis, Indiana and Sheila Jeffries; one brother, Jerry (Gretchen) Barr of Clearlake, California; one sister, Toratha Jones Sims of Bastrop, Louisiana; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation: Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services to be held at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1741 Fillmore St., Gary, IN. Services will be livestreamed on YouTube under: Jerusalem Baptist Church Gary

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 27, 2021.

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The Prices

July 7, 2021

we would like to send our sympathy to the family of Mr. Harper we used to play cards with he and Mrs Harper back in the day at the center they both were great people to know and have as your friends we hadn't seen them in a while but we remained friends rest well together now and continue your love story

Sharon Harper Smith (Niece)

June 29, 2021

I just want to offer my condolences to the Harper family, especially uncle mansions daughters, Shirley and Sheila. So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers! Love

Rosa Brown

June 29, 2021

Sometimes words just aren't enough.
May the family be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care.

Jack and Myrtle Mateen

June 27, 2021

To my nephews Tony and Terry you have our deepest sympathy in the death but heavens gain of your beloved grandfather. May you find comfort in knowing that others share in your grief and praying with and for you.

MYRTLE Mateen

June 27, 2021

To the children and grandchildren of Mr.Harper you have my deepest sympathy in his passing. Praying with and for you in the days ahead.

Tina Murphy

June 25, 2021

You've been in my life over 30 years and my children were blessed to call you Grandpa. You were an amazing man and will be missed yet i have so many awesome memories of you that i will forever cherish. Love you! Rih see you over in glory.

Shari Johnson

June 25, 2021

I was Mr. Harper's neighbor such a wonderful person. Will be greatly missed.

M

June 24, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

29

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

1741 Fillmore St, Gary, IN

Jun

29

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

IN

Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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