John L. Harper's Obituary
John L. Harper Jr., age 82, of Lewes, DE, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at, Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on Wednesday, January 16, 1929, son of the late John L. Harper, Sr. and Evelyn (Cox) Harper. In addition to His parents he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Mr. Harper enjoyed a long career with Proctor Silex where he worked as a delivery driver. He and his wife moved to Delaware 14 years ago from California. He proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post #28, Oak Orchard, DE.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dolores C. (Green) Harper ; a son, Joseph N. Poist, Jr. and wife Cathey of Pasadena, MD; four grandchildren: Joseph N. Poist III, Chad M. Poist, John P. Poist and Amber M. Poist; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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