Officiating Minister
~Obituary~
Reverend Dr. Patricia Tyson Two O'clock P.M.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 Cleveland, North Carolina
Cedar Grove AME Zion Church
Sunrise ~ June 6, 1939 Sunset ~ January 26, 2008
Robert Lee "Babe" Harper God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put Hus arms around you and whispered "come to me". With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove us He only takes the best.
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say, perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so very much, whatever the part. Floral and Pall Bearers Nieces and Nephews "Services Entrusted to" HAIRSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC. "Professionalism Exemplifies Our Services" 703 South Main Street Salisbury, NC 28144 Phone: (704) 638-6464 ~ Fax (704) 638-6264
Mr. Robert Lee "Babe" Harper Mr. Robert Lee "Babe" Harper of Cleveland, NC was born on June 6, 1939 in Rowan County, NC. He departed this life on Saturday, January 26, 2008. He is the son of the late Carl Willie Harper and Hester Alexander Harper Sherrill. He was a beloved husband and father who was loved dearly by all those who knew him. One of his favorite past times was watching professional wrestling. He also enjoyed raising cows and pigs, having breakfast with his friends and cookouts with his family. The Alexander, Harper, Sherrill Family Reunion was his favorite time of the year. He was a faithful worker and truck driver for Davis Enterprise for many years. He was also a member of Cedar Grove AME Zion Church.
Those who shall forever cherish his memory are wife, Barbara Harper, Cleveland, NC, sons, Robert H. Harper (Angela), Salisbury, NC, Donald D. Harper, Cleveland, NC, and Ronald R. Harper (Arneda), Cleveland, NC; daughter, Rene King Crump (Norman), Bessemer City, NC, foster daughter, Sylvia Smith, Salisbury, NC, niece (reared in the home), Yunikka Price, Winston Salem, NC; brothers, Carl Harper (Yvonne), China Grove, NC, Jerry Sherrill (Mertis), Cleveland, NC, Bobby Sherrill, Woodleaf, NC, and David Sherrill (Isolene), Garyburg, NC; sisters, Helen Ellis (James "Pete"), Carrie Sherrill, and Lavonia Davis, all of Woodleaf, NC; Preceding him death: Doris (Dot) Cutherbertson and Betty Thompson; grandchildren, Ranjรกe Crump (Stephanie), Emmanuel Crump, Tristan Harper, Ravyne Harper, Anisha Harper, Josiah Harper; great grandchild, O'Zion Crump; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. "Though my flesh may be destroyed yet in my body shall I see God" Job 19:26