Walter Lee

Harper

Mr. Walter Lee Harper "Pop" was born on April 17, 1948 to Mr. Johnny Johnson and Ms. Mattie Bell Harper in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Walter Lee Harper received his formal education in the Pike County Public School System. He later furthered his education as an apprentice as a tile setter.

Mr. Walter Lee Harper "Pop" accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Mr. Walter Harper was later united in holy matrimony with Ms. Mamie Starks on April 24, 1981 in Greenville, South Carolina. Their union was blessed with one beautiful daughter. Mr. Walter Lee Harper was self-employed as a tile setter until his retirement. In his leisure time he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Mr. Walter Lee Harper was granted his angel wings and rejoined his Heavenly family. His departure reminds us that angels are watching over us at all times. Mr. Walter Lee Harper departed his life on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Johnny Johnson; mother, Ms. Mattie Bell Harper; sister, Mary Frances Harper; and brothers, Harold Johnson, and Eric Johnson

Mr. Walter Lee Harper "Pop" will be dearly missed by his loved ones. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mrs. Mamie Harper; daughter, Katasha Harper; granddaughter, Aamiyah Harper; sisters, Jeraldine Jackson, Gladys (Toney) Favors; and Carolyn Johnson; brothers, Samuel Johnson, Richard Wayne Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, and Johnny Johnson, Jr.; a special niece, Melanie Castillo; a special nephew, Ishmael Castillo; and two best friends, Jeff Baker and Joe Miller. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Viusitation will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Smith is the Eulogist.

Final Thoughts: A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1