LANCASTER, SC:::::::::: Mr. John William Harp, Sr. age 76, of 400 Camellia Circle, died Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was born February 23, 1933 in Chesterfield County, the son of the late Theodore Harp and Theo Polson Harp and was the husband of Sally Cody Harp. Mr. Harp retired from Springs Industries - Grace Bleachery and was an avid gardener. He was truly compassionate about his family and friends. Mr. Harp is survived by his wife, Sally C. Harp of the home, a son, John William Harp, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, IA, a daughter, Ann-Marie Harp of China Grove, NC, 3 brothers, Woodrow Harp and Donald Harp both of Cheraw and W.T. Harp of Bennettsville, 4 sisters, Elsie Rainey of Fayetteville, NC, Shirley Brock, Joyce Teal and Christine Stafford all of Cheraw and two grandchildren, Annalise Harp and Bennett Harp of Mt. Vernon, IA. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Harp will be 12:30 pm Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at The Chapel of Hartley Funeral Home by Rev. Bill Sumner with burial to follow at Lancaster Memorial Park. The Family of Mr. Harp will receive friends from 11:00 am - 12:30 on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 prior to the service and suggest memorial contributions be made to Lancaster Co. Council on Aging, Attn: Alzheimer's Dept. PO Box 1296, Lancaster SC 29721.