John Ray Harper
September 1, 1922 ~ March 26, 2006
Resided in:
North Charleston, SC
JOHN RAY HARPER, USN, Ret.
John Ray Harper, 83, of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at his home.
Mr. Harper was born September 1, 1922, in Fairview, and was married to the late Mary Lorraine Harrison Harper. He was retired as a Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate with 36 years service in the US Navy. And was former manager of the club systems for the Charleston Naval Base Moral Welfare and Recreation Department. He was a Past Master and Treasurer Emeritus of the Hammerton Lodge, 32nd Degree Mason and Scottish Rite. He was a Shriner of Omar Temple and Past Treasurer of Hillbilly Clan #82. He was Mason of the Year 1980.
Surviving Mr. Harper are a son, Terry Robert Harper (USN, Ret.) and his wife, Pat, of Maryland; two daughters, Sandra Lee Harper and Lisa Jane Harper of North Charleston; and two grandsons,, Terry Robert Harper II and Randy Allen Harper, both of Maryland.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. H.L. Wilson officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team and a US Navy contingent at Emma’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He fought the good fight. If there is anything you need let me know.
To Jay’s Love ones;
My prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Jay and I were next door neighbers in the 30’s and I was a class mate with Mary at Fairview. Jay was a person that Fairview can and is proud of. His service to his country will long be rembered.
Sincerely, Marvin