You weren't just "like" a father to me, you stepped in and loved me with an unconditional love that only a daddy can give. Through all your struggles, all your pain you still carried such a great joy and deep love within you. You loved me when I needed a daddy the most and as I got much older you helped me navigate many demons that I wrestled with. A large part of who I am today is owed to you! Your bright smile, soul healing hugs, great words of wisdom and deep love will be dearly missed. Thank you for loving me and bringing such beauty to this world with your incredible and joyful spirit! How saddened I am to never hear the words "I love you Baby girl" again but oh how I rejoice that your are finally at rest in the arms of our sweet savior Jesus Christ! I love you daddy!

To Kim T. Cole we are praying for your beautiful family in this time of grief and sorrow. You have been such a blissing to our family and spoke so highly of your brother and we are here for you always. Our condolences from Tamara, Joe and Naiel Pleasant. Psalm 25:16-17 - Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.  Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.

My condolences to the family!! I remember him always being nice to me. Definitely one of the good guys . sending love and prayers 💕🙏🏽

If time could rewind, would I stop and ask a stranger 

If time could rewind…
would I stop and ask a stranger for help with a business matter?

I don’t know.
But after what I know now…
I pray I would say yes.

Because that “stranger”
became my brutha.
My trusted friend.

Two souls…
brought together by a shared calling—
to protect others,
and to walk in the love of the Most High.

In a world where right is often called wrong…
and wrong is called right…
we stood on righteousness.

And no matter what came our way…
we believed we would be okay.

Not because we were so great…
but because the Most High is faithful…
and merciful.

One memory that stays with me—
and there are many—
is how we would meet every day
in his mobile patrol.

Talking about business…
talking about life…
and just enjoying each other’s company.

And in those moments, he would say to me…
“You’ve given me the freedom I always dreamed of.”
It took me some time…
to truly understand what he meant.

But now I do.

When two hearts are aligned in faith…
nothing is impossible.

Our daily Bible studies…
our conversations about where we came from…
and where we were being led…
those moments were powerful.

They were a blessing.

And by grace…
my heart is filled with gratitude
for having known such a beautiful soul.

My friend.
My brutha. 

Though absent from our sight,
you remain present in our hearts.

We rejoice knowing
to be absent from the body
is to be present with the Lord.

Rest in heavenly peace,
until we meet again.

Respectfully in loving memory of my brutha and friend

Mr. Doyle Jay Harper

On behalf of Dr. Ronnie Goines and the Koinonia Christian Church, we offer our most sincere condolences on the passing of Doyle, the son of our dear member, Joyce Harper.

We are grateful to be here to support the family. 

Psalm 34:18
New International Version
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Chaplains Harold & Maya Williams, Pastoral Care

OBITUARY

Doyle Jay Harper

August 13, 1964 – April 15, 2026

M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel

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