George (Skeet) Harper

Access RoadGeorge (Skeet) Harper of Porterdale, passed away April 30, 2013, at the age of 93. Mr. Harper worked for Bibb Manufacturing Company for 20 years, before retiring from Hercules, in 1983, after 14 years of service. He was Past Master of the Pace Masonic Lodge #558 F.&A.M., in Porterdale, where he was a member for 60 years. In addition, he was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church. Mr. Harper enjoyed gardening, riding through the country visiting his old home place, visiting the mountains, and traveling to the beach. He loved coaching baseball, and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Mr. Harper was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was loved, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie (Jones) Harper; son and daughter-in-law, George Robert and Genell Harper; grandson, George Daniel (Danny) Shiver; parents, George Thomas and Martha (Durden) Harper; sisters, Florence Moon, Lottie Freeman; brothers, Lewis Harper, Clifford Harper, Rosser Harper, and Thomas Harper. Survivors include his daughters, Nettie Sue Harper, Rosalyn Shiver, both of Covington; sons and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Rita Harper of Buckhead, Keith Harper of Covington; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. (Bud) and Peggy Harper of Covington; several nieces, nephews and cousins.Funeral Services for Mr. Harper will be held Friday, May 3, 2013, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. Ronny Barnes and Rev. J. Clifton Brown officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park with full Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 2, from 6:00-9:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605; or Masonic Home of Georgia (Children's Home) - Mail to: Grand Lodge Secretary, P.O. Box 4665, Macon, GA 31208.