LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Jon Ray Harper, age 82, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at White Oak Manor-Lancaster.  He was born September 26, 1937 in Lancaster, a son of the late Reece Odell Harper and Margaret Kirk Harper and the husband of the late Kathy Brasington Harper.  Mr. Harper was the owner and operator of Harper Tool and Die, LLC.  He loved the mountains and the beach, fishing, playing guitar, and sitting under the oak tree in his yard.  His love for gardening gave him the opportunity to share food with others.  He also enjoyed camping in Maggie Valley. The greatest love of his life was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mr. Harper was a lifelong member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.

Mr. Harper is survived by a son, Marty Harper (Patty); a daughter, Beverly Harper Duke (John); four grandchildren, Paige Duke Murray (Ty), Meg Duke Brown (Josh), Katie Duke Hood (Matt), and Justin Ray Harper; four great grandchildren, Railee Brown, Knoxx Brown, Waters Hood, and Oakley Murray; two sisters, Eleanor Harper Brower (Don) of Lancaster, and Connie Parker-Gatti (Dave) of Columbia; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Harper.

Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Brasington Harper; his parents; and a brother, Maurice Harper.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Harper will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. Luke United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Perry Evatt and Rev. Bill McCown.  Burial will follow at St. Luke United Methodist Church cemetery.

The family will have a casual visitation for friends and family at the home of Marty and Patty Harper, 2054 Douglas Road, Lancaster, SC 29720, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2019.  Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 128 Providence Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.

An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family of Mr. Jon Ray Harper.