Lance,

Not sure you'll remember me, but we went to High School together. I just wanted to give you my deepest condolences. Your Dad was an amazing person!! He cared for people and was always looking to do good. He will be greatly missed. 
Acts 24:15 " And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous"
I hope this scripture brings you some comfort. 
❤️

Robert (Pieface) Reid Admired Jr. Pop’s  Athletic Skills Thanks To Jr Pop for be A Great Mentor I Will A Wonderful Friend and 1st Cousin 

To My Dear Friend Voncille and The Entire Harper Family. I'm extending my Prayers and Sympathy to You All. Mr. Harper was a wonderful Man with a listening ear and support for so so many of Us on many occasions with an ending hug and smile to comfort Us All. Keep Your Faith and Smile to Heavens, He Will Always be Watching Over You All.        Always Sheila

Mr Harper words cannot express the memory I have of you.  I remember going over you and Mrs Harper home with my sister… Beautiful memories.  

To the Harper and Extended Family:
I submit my sincere condolences. 
No one could live on the West Side of Corpus Christi and not know and/or interact with him and family and friends.  Any West Oso events his presence was always seen and/or heard throughout the years and it goes without saying a part of Motown as we called the Molina 'hood. He was loved by all who he came in contact with and will be truly missed.  Rest well Mr Harper, Hail to West Oso's #1 fan on and off the court or field.
"Once a Bear, Always A Bear!"
Graduating Class of 1975
Cheer Leader 1974 & 1975

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harper family! Who didn't know Mr. Harper? 
I have fond memories of him pacing the court when Oso played! That was classic Mr. Harper! Then to go to the concession stand and he would give you his analysis on what they needed to do to win! A West Oso legend,
A class act! RIP Mr. HARPER!

Mr. Harper u will always be in hearts I remember in the 7th and 8th grade he drove us to every game on that yellow bus and made sure we got there safe Mr.Harper we gone miss u your West Oso family 

My fondest memory...seeing Mr Harper in church at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Your legacy will continue through your namesakes "Big Willie" and "Lil Willie". Your wife...always so graceful...so pretty😥. My condolences to your entire family. Joan...I love you sweetie.


Sending prayers of comfort and peace to the entire Harper Family.
Mr. Harper will truly be missed by all that knew him. 

Fun loving special man,  Mr Harper.  You will be missed 😢

So much could be said about this great man, but I’ll keep it short.
I lived to the right of Mr Harper in 99-2000 he was such a friendly, happy, caring and funny man. Although we lived there for that short time, we’ve always kept up with him, always remembered his bday and most importantly, how great his lawn looked.
Very clear memories of him being so kind to my father (who willie was a huge fan of his bbq), my mother, my sister, grandma and aunt. He’ll always be with all of us and his family should feel so lucky to have someone like him. May he have a smooth transition, I hope to meet again some day!

Mr. Harper a.k.a Pops was a great man. He always gave wisdom and knowledge. The Harper family welcomed my family as his own. I know Terri in heaven welcoming him with open arms. God Bless the family,  stay strong and keep smiling that’s what he would want y’all to do. 🕊

Mr. Harper was my biggest  fan..while I played football at Roy Miller.. In his own way he loved Miller just as much as he did West Oso..  From the moment I met you with that big smile on your face. You have always given me nothing but unconditional love and you will surely be missed. 

Mr. Willie Harper was a great man that l will always cheeris for the wisdom and knowledge he taught me.Do the right thing and God will bless you.

Mr Harper: One OF THE MOST KINDESS PERSON WHO EVERL LIVED!! He was like A FATHER TO US WHO DID’NT HAVE!! Thank You for all the talks we had !! My BROTHER WAS SPECIAL TO HIM (Doug) .
You Will be Greatly Missed❤️❤️

Mr. Harper was a neverending light in Molina.  He was the realest man in West Point.  I'd love seeing him cheer for West Oso.  He always made my day when he shared a memory about my Dad, Curtis Huff...like he knew I needed to hear it.  Thank you Mr. HARPER Rest in Power.

Pray family and Molina are understanding that GOD was ready for a GREAT MAN, who touched and helped everyone He came in contact with, without judgement or expectations. My personal memory of Mr. Harper is losing my father as a sophomore in college, He filled in many blanks for me to help me through life, and even though He is and always will be West OSOs number one “FAN”,  He took time for a Trojan like me, which  meant more to me than words I could every express. Praying I’m blessed to see you on the other side. Thank you Harper Family for sharing “HIM”

I met Mr. Harper when I went to West Oso HS, and every time he saw me he made sure to say something to make me smile or ask if I were ok.  When your young and a new student, you may feel out of place and insecure, but he always made you feel welcome.  A very kind soul!

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Erma Harper

Vickey Tryon (Michael Sr.)

Voncille Taylor (Frederick)

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Willie Harper Jr.

9 July, 1939 – 27 May, 2021

Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery

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