Harold L. Harper

Rev. Harold L. Harper, 91, of Fordyce died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home. He was born September 8, 1927 in Warren, Arkansas. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He pastored for over 59 years, with the last 47 years at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jess Harper and Jewel Sullivan Harper, wife of 52 years, Betty Lou Beard Harper; son, Michael Harper; and two grandchildren, Amy and Kalom Emerson. He is survived by five daughters, Judy (Fred) Fell of Neosho, Mo., Sandy (Tony) Harcrow of Holly Springs, Tammy Harper of Fordyce, and Becky (Del) Mosley of Bearden, Brittney (Dennis) Blackerby of Sheridan; 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorials services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with Rev. David Dillard officiating. The family would like to give a special thank you to: Kindred Hospice, Tina Freeman, Tracie Rogers and Sandy Mosley, ARPN, and grandson, Nathan Pennington who never left his grandfather's side the last two weeks. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.