Norman Glennon "Rick" Harper son of Hazel Ellerman Harper and the late Denver Harper was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 6, 1958. He departed this life at his residence in Bunker, Missouri, on December 24, 2010, having attained the age of 52 years, four months and 18 days.
On June 20, 2009 in Bunker, Missouri, Rick was united in marriage to Carla Botkin. He was a member of Crossville Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Army. Rick enjoyed playing music, deer hunting and collecting 57' Chevy model cars.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, and his granddaughter, Jaden.
Rick is survived by his wife Carla Harper of Bunker, MO, his mother, Hazel Harper of Bunker, MO, one son, Rickie Harper of Poplar Bluff, MO, one step-son, Zackery Martin of Tuscumbia, MO, step-daughter, Kendra Martin of Bunker, MO, two brothers, Clay Harper and wife Harriet of Bunker, MO, Gaylon Harper and wife Katrina of Bunker, MO, nieces, Amanda, Leslie, Rachael and Hannah, and nephews, Dalton and Dillon. Rick will be missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tues. December 28th at 10 A.M. United Baptist Tabernacle
Funeral services: Tues. 2 P.M. United Baptist Tabernacle
Minister: Scott Wisdom
Burial: Bunker Cemetery
Pallbearers: Vaughn Roberts, Dalton Harper, Dillon Harper, Jamie Bergan, Brandon Houston and Nathan Powell.
Honorary Pallbearer: Rickie Harper
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: The Harper Family for funeral expenses