Mr. Gerald Griffin Harper, 81, formerly of Wray, died on Monday, May 25, 2020, in Asheville, N.C.
Mr. Harper was born on July 31, 1938, to Lauris and Rosa Lee Harper of Wray.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray, Steve and Lamar Harper, and a son, Brian Harper.
He did commercial fishing, welding and hog farming during his lifetime.
A private memorial service by his children will be held at a later date.
Survivors include: children, Griff Harper of Macon, Denise Cail of Ringgold, Kelly Kelton of Asheville, N.C., Evan Harper of Riga, Latvia, and Derek Harper of Rebecca; a sister, Peggy Tucker of Winston Salem, N.C., 13 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren with one on the way.