Dale Harper, 65, of Tifton, passed away at Tift Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 3, 2026. A funeral service will be held for Mr. Harper on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bowen- Donaldson Home for Funerals with Rev. Tim Henry officiating. Mr. Harper will be laid to rest at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends and guests on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bowen- Donaldson.
Brandon Sutton, Bubba Blanchard, Tyson Craig, Paul Boyd, Robert Martinez, and Austin Ivey will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Harper's nephews.
Dale was born in Tifton, Georgia on November 9, 1960, to the late Henry and Betty Harper. He was a man who valued family, friendship, and the simple joys in life. He especially loved taking trips to the beach and spoiling his beloved family. He retired from Perrin Farm Equipment and was additionally employed with Tifton Machine Works. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and the love he shared with those around him. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by one brother: William "Bimbo" Harper, and one sister: Paulette Blanchard.
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted life partner, Janet Boyd of Tifton, three stepsons: Paul (Maggie) Boyd, Steven (Sarah) Wilmot, and Johnny Boyd, one sister and brother-in-law: Trisha and Steve Landers of Tifton, one brother and sister-in-law: Bobby and Elaine Blanchard of Ocilla, and his grandchildren: Maddie, Brieanna, Wesley, Robert, Mae, and Levi.
Dale also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Dale and will forever treasure the memories they shared with him. This includes a very special niece, Shannon Cook, who helped provide assistance whenever he needed.
Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that Dale's suffering has ended. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
The family will accept flowers and gifts in Mr. Harper's memory. Condolences may be left on the online guestbook at www.bowen-donaldson.com.