Lewis “Kent” Harper, 71 longtime resident of Muskogee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born March 6, 1947 in Ogden, Utah to Lewis Harper and Virginia Gayle (Oberhansley) Harper-Marker. He grew up and attended school in Ogden, graduating from Bonneville High School with the Class of 1965. Shortly after graduation, Kent enlisted with the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his country during the Viet Nam War; later receiving an Honorable Discharge. On December 5, 1971 he married the love of his life, Sheryl at the Moffett Air Force Base Chapel in Mountain View, California. Together they’ve shared almost 47 years of life and marriage together.
Kent learned at an early age that he loved working with his hands. Everyone that knew him will always remember him as someone who could fix anything. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Dana Hunter and Donn Stoddard.A celebration of Kent’s life will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Committal Shelter of Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Bishop Chris Emler officiating. Military honors will be presented.
Kent learned at an early age that he loved working with his hands. Everyone that knew him will always remember him as someone who could fix anything. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Dana Hunter and Donn Stoddard.A celebration of Kent’s life will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Committal Shelter of Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Bishop Chris Emler officiating. Military honors will be presented.
Lewis “Kent” Harper, 71 longtime resident of Muskogee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born March 6, 1947 in Ogden, Utah to Lewis Harper and Virginia Gayle (Oberhansley) Harper-Marker. He grew up and attended school in Ogden, graduating from Bonneville High School with the Class of 1965. Shortly after graduation, Kent enlisted with the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his country during the Viet Nam War; later receiving an Honorable Discharge. On December 5, 1971 he married the love of his life, Sheryl at the Moffett Air Force Base Chapel in Mountain View, California. Together they’ve shared almost 47 years of life and marriage together.
Kent learned at an early age that he loved working with his hands. Everyone that knew him will always remember him as someone who could fix anything. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Dana Hunter and Donn Stoddard.A celebration of Kent’s life will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Committal Shelter of Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Bishop Chris Emler officiating. Military honors will be presented.
Kent learned at an early age that he loved working with his hands. Everyone that knew him will always remember him as someone who could fix anything. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Dana Hunter and Donn Stoddard.A celebration of Kent’s life will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Committal Shelter of Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Bishop Chris Emler officiating. Military honors will be presented.
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