Joseph Harper Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Joseph Harper

Joseph A. Harper, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on January 9, 1953 to the late J. T. Blassengame and Rebecca Mozell Davis Harper.

He was preceded in death by: five brothers; and one sister.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his loving wife, Elbethea Harper; his four, children, Rodney Sartor, Sandra (Mitchell) Frye, Sally (Willie, III) McCoy, Joseph, Jr. (Yolanda) Harper; loving grandchildren, Quentin, Jeremy, William, Tiyonna, Timila, Sarah and Malik; and his cherished great-great-grandchildren, Amina, Avery, Gracie and Zahra; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Joseph attended Carver High School.

He was employed with Allied Movers for forty-five years. Mr. Harper was an avid landscaper until his passing.

Joseph enjoyed reading his bible, watching movies and football. His favorite team was the Miami Dolphins.

Funeral Services will be held on April 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

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RIP cousin Butch...Rest well Sheretta, Kentaye, Jemel & Natasha Children of the Late Deborah Davis-Chase

Saddened to learn of Joseph's passing. Through means beyond us, we sadly never really knew one another. Still I recognize I have lost a cousin. God's Grace to your family
Michael Blassingame and family

🌹My Beloved First Cousin "Butch".... I will always remember the great memories of us playing as children at Grandma's on Ridge Street until the day the Lord called you home. I will miss our always candid and funny conversations as well as visiting with you and El whenever I came to visit because... I always made sure that I spent time with you all. I thank the Lord that I was able to speak with last Saturday and as usual the conversation was filled with love and laughter. Until I see you again ...❤️Rest in Paradise you will surely be missed. 🕊️

My name is Diane from Westside Chiropractic and we have certainly missed Joe in the last little while. I want you to know he was cared about so much. Joe IS a sweet man and such a gentleman. Absent from the body- at home with our Lord. He IS. Prayers lifted for your family. 🙏

To my dear Son in law JoJoe and the Harper family, we are deeply saddened by the passing of your father. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted," Matthew 5:4. Words cannot fully express our deepest sympathies. Yet, God promises in Revelation 21:4 that He will wipe away every tear, and death will be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor pain, for the old order of things has passed away. May you find solace and peace in the Word of our Lord. Trust in Him. Love always, Rhonda and Arthur Littlejohn

My FAVORITE cousin...Was ALWAYS happy to be around him.. I will really miss him. GOD BLESS you family, you are in my prayers...
cousin Howard...

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Saville

RIP

My prayers and sincere condolences goes out to my grandson, Jojoe and family. May the grace of God go with you as you face the loss of your father. Lovya, Gloria Butler

My sincerely condolences to the family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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