Ronald Edwin Harper Highland, Arkansas Obituary

Ronald Edwin Harper

Ronald Edwin Harper, age 77, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away on Sunday March 26, 2017 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ronald was born on February 7, 1940 to the late Edwin Harper and Josephine Schroeder Harper in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Ronald was a member of the Spring River Car Club and also served in the U.S. Air Force as an A2C. Ronald retired from his business of excavating and hauling in 2001. In 1993 Ronald donated his kidney to his wife. He loved his family and will be very dearly missed. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Edwin Harper. Ronald is survived by his wife, Barbara Harper; son Edwin Harper and children, Nicole Brooks, Caitlin Harper, Chase Harper; daughter Veronica (Scott) Haverkampf and children, Elizabeth Fondren & Jessica Haverkampf; son Ronald (Becky) Harper and children, Madison Harper & Burgin Shelby; daughter Lila (Jason) Montgomery and children Allie Montgomery & Josie Montgomery; daughter Lisa (Edward) Rodriguez and children Kane Rodriguez & Jake Rodriguez; sisters JoAnn Davenport & Delores Ruhl; great grandchildren Mayli Brooks & Easton Brooks; and beloved dog companions Buttons & Bo. A memorial will be held with military honors on Saturday April 1, 2017 at Spring River Baptist Church located in Hardy, Arkansas beginning at 2PM, under the direction of Wortham Funeral Home & Cremation Oak Hill Chapel of Highland, Arkansas.
February 7, 1940 - March 26, 201702/07/194003/26/2017
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Diana Dietrich Vianello
April 10, 2017
I just learned of Ron's passing. I went to Mt. Vernon with Ron and then on to Fenger. He and his siser, Deloros, were good friends and we had lots of good times together. My condolences to his family. I'm sure he will be missed. Diana Dietrich Vianello
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March 30, 2017
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Tommy Estes
March 28, 2017
Sad to hear about Ron's death. I was always proud to call him a friend.
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Anthony Marisa Bowers
March 28, 2017
Does anyone know when or if there is going to be visitation?
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Brenda & John Shields
March 28, 2017
Barbara & Family,
So sad to hear this news--we are sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you during this difficult time knowing that you can rely on our Lord to comfort you in His loving arms. God bless you
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Anthony Marisa Bowers
March 28, 2017
Does anyone know when or if there is going to be visitation?
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March 28, 2017
Medium Dish Garden

Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Ronald Edwin Harper.