Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Smith Harper and Dr. Oscar Coursey Harper, Jr. and the husband of Ann Donaldson Harper. He grew up in Covington, GA. He attended Auburn University and graduated in 1963.
Upon his graduation, he moved to Columbus, GA where he was employed with J. C. Penny’s for 14 years, before spending the next 27 years of his professional career with Master Builders in Montgomery, AL.
Oscar was a member of Frazer United Methodist Church, including the Gold Tee Sunday School Class.
Surviving are his wife, Ann, of 53 years and two children, son Oscar C. Harper, IV and his wife, Patricia, from Birmingham, AL and daughter Lee Ashley Harper from Montgomery, AL. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Oscar C. Harper, V and William M. Harper of Birmingham, AL.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Vivian Williams for her loving care and friendship.
His visitation will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from 10:30-12:30 at Leak Memory Chapel, followed by his Funeral Service at 12:30 pm. Memorials may be made to Frazer United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.
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