Ralph Harper

Ralph Harper of Social Circle passed away January 2, 2013 at Rockdale Medical Center. He was 82 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Harper, daughter, Julia Allison Harper, and parents, Archie and Louise Harper. He enjoyed fishing, working in the garden and being outside. He loved his family and never met a stranger. Mr. Harper served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. During his career he worked for the City of Covington, Oxford Police Department, and later retired from the Newton County Sheriffs Office.
Mr. Harper is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Douglas Harper of Social Circle, Terry and Lori Harper of Melbourne, FL; grandson, Michael Trey Harper of Carrollton; sister, Sara Harper of TX; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Richard and Shelia Harper of Snellville, Otis and Sandra Harper of Covington, Jimmy Harper of Covington; Junior and Louise Harper of Stone Mountain, William and Joyce Harper of Covington; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral Services for Mr. Harper will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 5, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Lee Harper officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service, from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.