Obituary: Kenneth Udell Harper, January 29, 2014

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
May 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - February 14, 2014

Born on January 26, 1927, in Democrat, Texas, to Johnny and Delsey Harper, 
Kenneth Udell Harper passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the 
age of 87.

A World War II veteran, he and his wife, Dell, raised their sons, Johnnie 
and Joe, in Lamesa, Texas, where Kenneth was a cotton farmer. His greatest 
pleasure in life was being a grandfather (Father, as his grandchildren 
called him). Favorite memories of his six grandchildren are being 
"mother goosed" at bedtime, being unlicensed drivers at the farm and 
knowing that their most loyal fan was at every activity they participated 
in. He loved to fish and never missed an opportunity to visit with his 
many family members. After losing his wife of 51 years, Kenneth was again 
richly blessed by his marriage to Inez Hamm in 2001.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Inez Harper of Robert Lee; son Joe Harper 
and wife Pam of Midland; daughter-in-law Jerita Harper of Midland; sister 
Wanda Gray of Ballinger; brother Melvin and wife Jan of Guadalajara, Mexico; 
grandchildren Sid Harper and wife Wendy of Midland, Joe Dan Harper and 
wife Anne of Fredonia, New York, Kenny Harper and wife LaVonta of Midland, 
Molly Eggleston and husband Wes, Britt Harper and wife Cara of Seminole and 
Jill Ramos and husband Ruben of Midland; and twenty great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dell; son Johnnie; and sister 
Mona Lee Green. 

The funeral for Kenneth was held at 10 am Friday, January 31, 2014, at 
Robert Lee Baptist Church, followed by a graveside service at 3:30 pm in 
Lamesa Memorial Park in Lamesa, Texas. Pallbearers were Sid, Joe Dan, 
Kenny and Britt Harper, Wes Eggleston and Ruben Ramos. Honorary pallbearers 
were Bill, Doug, Sid and Ernest Burns and Richard Johnson. Services were 
under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the 
charity of your choice . Online condolences may be made at shafferpioneer.com.


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