Thomas Oscar Harper passed away June 8, 2016 in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 73 years. He was born on March 27, 1943 in Fredericktown, Missouri, son to the late Oscar and Elma (Rehkop) Harper.
Tom is survived by four children: Jimmy and wife Angie Harper of Middlebrook, Missouri, Darrell and wife Vickie Harper of Valle Mines, Missouri, Trina and husband Michael Clark of Bonne Terre, Missouri and Robert Harper of Ironton, Missouri; one brother Donnie Harper of Mine La Motte, Missouri; two sisters Norma Tuggle and Snooky White of Stephens, Arkansas, sixteen grandchildren: Ashley, Jordan, Jamese, Tallis, Cejay, Wyatt, Michael, Chelsea, Charlee, Hannah, Kaylee, Jackson, Ali, Ian, Lexie and Emily; three great grandchildren: Isaiah, Jacob, and Amelia, his partner Sharon Tripp as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Tom has joined his granddaughter Erin Harper who preceded him in death.
Tom served his country proudly in the United States...