Jay Dewey (JD) Harp, 78, of Gulf Breeze Fl. went home to see our Heavenly Father on February 25, 2021. He was born in Pensacola Fl on March 27, 1942 to W. J. and Violet (Sidner) Harp. He was married to Sheila for 32 Years.
Jay Dewey (JD) worked for the city of Pensacola Fire Department (Retired). He also opened his own business specializing in painting and home repair. He had a passion for spending time with his family, working in the yard, telling stories and helping others.
He is preceded in death by his parents: WJ and Violet Harp, his daughter Ruby Darlene (Sissy), ex-spouses: Barbara Jean (Missal) and Martha (Marty) Hartjen.
He is survived by his wife Sheila (Thomas) Harp, Children Bobby (Pam), William (Julie), JJ, Jason and Kenny Harp, Eric (Angela) Weatherford, Justin (Adria), Tyler Harp, Jared, Ethan and Billie Thomas. Grandkids: Marsha (Phil) Vaughn, Robby (Janna), Timmy (Corrina), Amber (Alan) Flanagan, Blake, Kolby, Brian, Rachael, Jamison, Riley and Jethro harp. Great Grandkids: Talin and Landon Griffin, Matias and Maya Vaughn, Haleigh, Morgan, Bryer, Melanie, Shyanne, Kaylynn, Easton and lane Harp, Olivia and Alana Flanagan. Great-Great Grandkids: Kayson Hill.
A visitation for "J.D." will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM, A final rest will occur at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers are Jason Harp, Kenny Harp, Eric Weatherford, Justin Harp, Tyler Harp and Pensacola Fire Department Honor Guard.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EasternGateMemorial.com for the Harp family.
