Mr. Johnny Mack Paul Harper, Sr. was born April 18, 1935 to the parentage of Barney Mae Clark and Burt Harper in Quitman,Texas. He attended Quitman High School and worked at Tyler Pipe Industries for many years.

Johnny Mack Paul Harper, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Arlister Washington Harper, and son; Alistel Deshaun Harper. Sisters; Helen Harper and Lema Harper, and brother; Travis Robert King.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his son, Johnny Paul Harper, Jr. and wife, Carnelia Harper. Grandchildren;Kendrick, ShaKendrick, Raymond, Isis, Kerrion, Quinshard, and Alexandria. A host of great-grandchildren. Special grandchildren were, Kylan Harper, Paris Ross, Raymond Jr., and Raylon.