Harper, Robert Eugene
Birth: Saturday, November 20, 1954
Residence: Lexington Park, MD Death: Monday, September 09, 2024 at the age of 69 Condolences: Click to View or Post |
Robert "Bob" Eugene Harper, 69 of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on September 9, 2024 in LaPlata, Maryland with his wife at his side.
Born in Potosi, Missouri on November 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Bobby Gene Harper and Ramona Annabelle Harper (nee: Barth). Bob received his Bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was a veteran of United States Navy with 6 years of dedicated service. In 2020 he retired from Patuxent River Naval base as a Logistics Engineer for the Department of Defense. He was an avid Fisherman and Hunter and a very proud Dad. He enjoyed watching his son, Jesse play football and his daughter, Chrissy play softball and was even part of the board for Parks and Recreation for several years. In his free time, helped his friend on his family farm, cheered on his favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and was a Boy Scout Leader for many years. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Edmona "Monie" Lee Harper, his son Jesse Harper (Katie), and his grandchildren, Zachary and Amelia. He is also survived by this three sisters, Susan, Judy, and Cindy. Bob is tragically preceded in death by his beloved daughter Christine who passed in 2004 at just 21. The loss of Chrissy left an undeniable hole in the family's hearts and they take comfort in knowing that Bob is now with her and will be laid to rest at her side. Family will receive friends for a memorial gathering on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Memorial service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Burial will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown. Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, Wounded Warriors Project in Bob's Honor. |