Obituary for William P Harper
William "Bill" P. Harper, 87 of Keller passed away August 26th in Keller, Texas.
Mr. Harper was born August 21, 1931, was a professional bull rider, retired from ITT and always a cowboy. He served our country in the US Navy from 1948-1952.
He was a member of the Bristol Hall of Fame, and he was very active with the King Phillip Little league.
Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his first wife Rosemary; daughter Bernadine and brothers Boyd and Charles. He is survived by his wife Barbara; sons Bill, Bob, David and Mel; daughters Susan Waddell, Kelly Harper and Lori Thibeault; step-children Lyn, Ken and Rebecca; sister Bernadine; brother Herman; 19 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Saturday , October 6, 2018 at 9:00 am in North Burial Ground, 1081 Hope Street Bristol. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the King Phillip Little League , P.O.Box1107, Bristol, RI, 02809
www.wjsmithfh.com
Mr. Harper was born August 21, 1931, was a professional bull rider, retired from ITT and always a cowboy. He served our country in the US Navy from 1948-1952.
He was a member of the Bristol Hall of Fame, and he was very active with the King Phillip Little league.
Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his first wife Rosemary; daughter Bernadine and brothers Boyd and Charles. He is survived by his wife Barbara; sons Bill, Bob, David and Mel; daughters Susan Waddell, Kelly Harper and Lori Thibeault; step-children Lyn, Ken and Rebecca; sister Bernadine; brother Herman; 19 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Saturday , October 6, 2018 at 9:00 am in North Burial Ground, 1081 Hope Street Bristol. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the King Phillip Little League , P.O.Box1107, Bristol, RI, 02809
www.wjsmithfh.com
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