OBITUARY: William ‘Blue’ Harper

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Mr. William “Blue” Harper, age 79, of Bethpage, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.

Blue was preceded in death by: his parents, William L. and Virginia Barnes Harper; and his sister, Marjorie Reynolds.

He is survived by: his loving wife of 60 years, Faye Thompson Harper; his children, Jason (Jennifer) Harper, Michelle (Shelley) Burwell; his sister, Carolyn Stevens; brothers, Coley (Shirley) Harper, Gordon (Kay) Harper; grandchildren, Ashley (Jared) Hammock, Shawn White, Tobin White; great-grandchildren, Bryce Hammock, Eli Hammock, Khloe Hammock, Leah Hammock, Josiah Hammock; and furbabies, Annie, Bernie, Blue, Bill, Shirley, Miss Kitty, Matt Dillon, Buzzy and Little Black Cat.

Blue was born in Franklin, Tennessee, which is where he met his wife.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968-72.

Blue enjoyed selling cars – often “wheeling and dealing” – and he was a talented auctioneer, working with Kendall Realty off and on for many years.

After his retirement, he had a passion for helping animals, often rescuing them and finding them new homes. He also enjoyed spending time with friends, often “shooting the bull” in Westmoreland.

His love was shown for his family in the many ways that he generously provided for them.

A graveside service for Blue will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at noon in the Forrest Chapel Free Methodist Church Cemetery, with Jessie Lee Hammock presiding. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to issue a special thank you to Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro and the nurses who so wonderfully cared for Blue. The family would also like to extend its gratitude to Westmoreland Family Clinic, including Warren Rose and his staff, who cared for Blue for many years.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Sumner County online by visiting sumnerhumane.org.

Sellars Family Heritage is in charge of the arrangements, 615-644-2284 or www.sellarsfh.com.

 

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