Michael Lee Harper
Michael Lee Harper
Michael Lee Harper, 70, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home.
He was born July 16, 1950, at Springfield, Missouri, to Ralph Lee Harper and Betty Love Harper. Mr. Harper was a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the United States Marines and earned two purple hearts. He was the owner and operator of Doss & Harper Stone Co. for a number of years alongside his family. He was a collector of many things and liked motorcycles and sports cars; he was also a Rolling Stones fan. Mike was a humble man who loved his family greatly. Mr. Harper was a Christian and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Erin Harper, Springfield, Missouri; two grandchildren; his mother, Betty Harper, West Plains; one sister, Pat Harper, Sparta, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Shirley Harper, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
His father, one son, Travis Michael Harper and one brother, David Howard Harper, preceded him in death.
Don Bowen
November 24, 2020 @ 11:14 am
Sorry to hear about Mike. Got to visit with him about a month ago. Prayers for Betty and Pat
Patsy Atkinson
November 24, 2020 @ 9:41 pm
Pat,Thinking of you and family. Sorry for your loss. Patsy Atkinson
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
November 25, 2020 @ 5:41 am
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Sending love and prayers to the Harper family; may God bless and keep you all.
Patty Goss
November 25, 2020 @ 8:19 am
Pat, I pray for God to comfort you and your family. Love and hugs.
Patty Goss
David and Kathy Clark
November 25, 2020 @ 8:52 am
Kathy and I are very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing! Thoughts and prayers for the Harper family!
James Wood @ Family
November 25, 2020 @ 9:06 am
We are thinking of all the family. Sorry fof your loss.
Roch Thornton
November 25, 2020 @ 9:20 am
Rest in peace Marine. Mike and I served together in South Vietnam and enjoyed swapping stories at our reunions. I remember him as a great shot. He will be missed.
Debra Duncan
November 26, 2020 @ 8:19 am
Mrs. Harper, Pat and Erin, I send my heartfelt condolences and love. Memories of Mike will live on in my family. He was a brother, friend and Uncle Mike to me and my family. Rest In Peace Michael Lee. See you on the other side.
Stanley Taylor
November 26, 2020 @ 7:04 pm
So sorry to hear of mike passing I know that he will be missed My thoughts and prayers are with you
Daniel Hutchinson
December 1, 2020 @ 10:28 pm
My condolences for your loss. I didn’t know Mike very well but I went to school with David. And, many years ago my father, Oren Hutchinson, worked closely with Doss & Harper in equipment repairs. His 100 ton hydraulic press should still be located in your shop.
God bless and keep you and yours…
Kathy Beaty
December 4, 2020 @ 9:58 am
Betty Pat & Erin sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
May he rest in peace.
I have fond memories of Mike and the family growing up in church at New Hope.
I always felt like we were family.
A true Family of God there.
Mike had a rough life here on earth, Only he knew the pain.
Like the song. Go rest high on the Mountain.
Your work on Earth is done.
May God hold you all in His loving arms and give you peace.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty
Erin J. Harper
December 13, 2020 @ 7:28 pm
Thank you Debra. Means a lot. He’s with Travis now and can rest in peace.
Erin J. Harper
December 13, 2020 @ 7:33 pm
Thank you all who knew my Dad & left your condolences. The thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.