Billy Ray Harper
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PIERCETON – Billy Ray Harper, age
65, of Claypool, Ind., passed away on
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at 9:38 p.m. in
his residence.
He was born on May 10,
1954, in West Liberty, Ky., to
Carl and Linda Smith Harper.
On July 4, 1980, he was united
in marriage to Cynthia Durham in West
Liberty.
He had lived in Kosciusko County for
the last six years of his life and had previously traveled the
world during his military service. Billy Ray proudly served
his country in the United States Army for 16 years, during
which time he reached the position of E-7 and was also
awarded two Bronze Stars. He was a Persian Gulf War veteran.
After his military service, he worked in the concrete business
and was the plant foreman where he worked. He was an
avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching the
Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and New England
Patriots. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR. More than anything,
he loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Harper, of Claypool;
daughters, Amy (spouse Shane) Harper Hawk, of Claypool,
and Amanda (spouse Chris) Harper Soh, of Katy, Texas; five
grandchildren; two brothers; one sister-in-law; and numerous
cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. A funeral
service will be held immediately following at 1 p.m. in
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. Interment will
be in Graceland Cemetery at a later date.
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