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James Harper Obituary
October 26, 2024
James Lomax Harper, 68, of Prince George, departed this life October 26, 2024. He was the son of the late Charles H. Harper Sr. and N. Elleen Harper.
He was a 1973 graduate of Virginia State College (University). James was an educator for the Dinwiddie County School System and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, from which he retired in 1985. He also was a proud Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Nu Psi Chapter.
Surviving are his loving wife of 44 years, Kay A. Harper; three daughters, Dana Green (Mark) of Chesapeake, VA, Kristen Harper of Haughton, LA and Alana Harper of Chesapeake, VA; five grandchildren, Makayla, Peyton and Mark Green III and Houston and Hassan Harden; two brothers, Willie C. Marlins (Mary) of Suffolk and Charles H. Harper Jr. (Zina); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, one devoted, Karl L. Stith; in laws, other relatives and friends, one devoted, John "JR" Jones.
Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Omega service will be held 6 p.m. at the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Home, 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, followed by the family receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St, Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman officiating. Interment Friday 1 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA. Online guest book at scottsfuneralhome.com. Livestreaming at First Baptist Church Facebook page.
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