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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Eddie Harper
Eddie
Harper
Dec 17, 1946 — Apr 7, 2018
Madison
Eddie Harper's Obituary
Eddie Roy Harper was born December 17, 1946 in Nettleton, Mississippi to the union of Leroy and Ruth Harper. He was the oldest child of three boys. He will be reunited in Heaven with his dad, Leroy Harper and his son, Antonio Harper, both who preceded him in death. Eddie was born into the Canaan Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where his parents served faithfully in the work of the ministry.
Eddie attended elementary school in Nettleton, Mississippi. The family relocated to Illinois where he graduated from Venice Lincoln Tech Ctr. As a young man, Eddie married Ruby Bradley and from this union two children were born. Some years later he married Catherine Treadway, and from this union four children were born.
Eddie was inducted in 1967 into the Unites States Army and served for 6 years. Eddie was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the 4th Infantry Division. He served in Vietnam and received many commendations for outstanding services, including a bronze star and two Overseas bars. After being "Honorably Discharged" he remained a loyal and dedicated welder for Terminal Railroad Association (T.R.R.A.) until his retirement.
Eddie was a master at fishing and loved to hunt and bowl. He was a fan of all sports. Whichever team won the game, that was his team, until LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers came along. Eddie loved to spend quiet time watching T.V. with his mother, never giving up his chair nor the remote control.
On Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, Our Heavenly Father called him home with Grace and Mercy to be at eternal rest. Eddie Roy Harper leaves to cherish and celebrate his loving memory to his five children, Latrina (Tony) Kirkling of Bogalusa, LA, Marvin Treadway of Venice, IL, Camille Treadway of Jacksonville, FL, Ruth (Rashaun) Hicks of Granite City, IL Edwina (Robert) Perry of Granite City, IL; his devoted and loving mother, Ruth Harper of Madison, IL; two brothers, Lloyd (Lorraine) Harper of Fairview Heights, IL and James Harper of Madison, Il; 14 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 1 special Grandpup (Rocky Perry) and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many, many Friends.
Eddie attended elementary school in Nettleton, Mississippi. The family relocated to Illinois where he graduated from Venice Lincoln Tech Ctr. As a young man, Eddie married Ruby Bradley and from this union two children were born. Some years later he married Catherine Treadway, and from this union four children were born.
Eddie was inducted in 1967 into the Unites States Army and served for 6 years. Eddie was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the 4th Infantry Division. He served in Vietnam and received many commendations for outstanding services, including a bronze star and two Overseas bars. After being "Honorably Discharged" he remained a loyal and dedicated welder for Terminal Railroad Association (T.R.R.A.) until his retirement.
Eddie was a master at fishing and loved to hunt and bowl. He was a fan of all sports. Whichever team won the game, that was his team, until LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers came along. Eddie loved to spend quiet time watching T.V. with his mother, never giving up his chair nor the remote control.
On Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, Our Heavenly Father called him home with Grace and Mercy to be at eternal rest. Eddie Roy Harper leaves to cherish and celebrate his loving memory to his five children, Latrina (Tony) Kirkling of Bogalusa, LA, Marvin Treadway of Venice, IL, Camille Treadway of Jacksonville, FL, Ruth (Rashaun) Hicks of Granite City, IL Edwina (Robert) Perry of Granite City, IL; his devoted and loving mother, Ruth Harper of Madison, IL; two brothers, Lloyd (Lorraine) Harper of Fairview Heights, IL and James Harper of Madison, Il; 14 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 1 special Grandpup (Rocky Perry) and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many, many Friends.
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Funeral Services for Eddie Harper
Visitation
April
14
Saturday
Canaan Galilee Baptist Church
9:00 - 10:45 am
Funeral Service
April
14
Saturday
Canaan Galilee Baptist Church
Starts at 11:00 am
Burial
April
16
Monday
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Starts at 12:30 pm
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