John E. Harper Jr.

July 25, 2022

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John E. Harper Jr., 63, of Frankfort, died July 25, 2022 at his home.  He was born April 8, 1959 in Frankfort, Ind. to John E. Harper Sr., and Opal M. (Schlatman) Harper.  He was previously married to Rebeccah Melton and Tami Deeter.

John was a 1977 graduate of Frankfort High School and was a lifelong Frankfort resident.  A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he served from 1978-1984.  He worked in retail and industrial management, retiring from Hachette Book Group in Lebanon in 2016.  He attended Grace Baptist Church.  John enjoyed reading, country drives, going to the Lagoons and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will begin a 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Kevin Alber will officiate the service. A private burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 900 S. Maish Road, Frankfort.

Survived by:

Mother: Opal Harper of Mulberry, 6 Daughters: Stephanie Hunter, Kristine Hunter, Brandi (Cody) Harness, April Spaulding, Tia (Dylan) Crockett, and Jessica Harper all of Frankfort, 4 Sons: Christopher Harper of Virginia Beach, VA, T.J. (Heather Lee) Miller of Frankfort, Ray (Destiny) Harper of Pyrmont, Tyler (Baylee Wessel) Harper of Lafayette, Brother: Harold (Darla) Harper of Colfax, 19 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild.

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13 Condolences for “John E. Harper Jr.”

  1. Dorinda Burrell July 26, 2022 at 6:33 pm

    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him. We will be praying for your family during this time of grieving.

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  2. Deborah R Baker July 26, 2022 at 6:46 pm

    So so sorry for your loss, Harold, Darla and Jennifer

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  3. Jerry Avery July 26, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    Harry, sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

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  4. Gary McCoy July 26, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    A great man gone too soon. Prayers for all of his family.

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  5. Julie Winegard July 27, 2022 at 9:18 am

    Gonna miss you Uncle John. I’m always here for your family. I’ll never forget what he and Aunt Tami did for Amanda and I. Always in my thoughts. With Love

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  6. Don and Debbie Baker July 27, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Our sincere sympathy for the Harper families.
    Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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  7. Rosie July 27, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    Tia, I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything let me know.

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  8. Cyndia Jones July 27, 2022 at 9:29 pm

    I am so sorry John, I know the heavens got another angel. You knew how I felt about you. We even had a song. R.I.P. my dear John, love you always.

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  9. Sally and Eber Morgan II July 28, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    Brandi and Jessica,

    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

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  10. Denise Bushman July 29, 2022 at 8:46 am

    Harper Family, We are so deeply saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
    Denise & Jeff

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  11. Dylan Crockett July 29, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    I’m so sorry for everyone whom was impacted by John Harpers passing. He was a great man and touched the hearts of many. He will be missed and loved.

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  12. Brenda Loveless August 1, 2022 at 10:42 am

    Harper children, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that I am praying for all of you.

    Brenda Loveless…your former math teacher

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  13. Rebeccah Melton August 2, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    I’m so sorry for everyone’s loss. I remember when I first met him and ended up marrying him. We stayed friends because we shared our son Christopher.

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