The North Georgia News, Blairsville, Union Co., GA, Issue of 4 Sept 2002, p 5B
↑ From his obituary, "Mr. Billy Garland Harper, age 58, of Joshua Lane, Blairsville, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2002 in the Lanier Park HOspital in Gainesville, following a brief illness. Mr. Harper was born on Dec 30, 1943 in Polk Co., TN, the son of the late Garland Harper and the late Juanita Truner Harper. Mr. Harper was a lifelong resident of Union County and was a veteran of the U S Army. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Surviving Mr. Harper are one daughter, Angela Harper of Blairsville, three sons, James Harper of Deerfield Beach, FL; Kevin Rogers of Blairsville; Jason Harper of Blarisville; one brother and sister in law, Rev. Ray and Paticia Harper of Turtletown, TN; one granddaughter, Rachelle Davis of Blairsville; many other relatives and friends also survive."
↑ From the obituary, "Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Aug 29, 2002 at 2PM from the Funeral HOme Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Cheatham officiating. Special music was presented by Charlotte Flowers and Wiladine Ware. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: Eugene McClure, Jimmy McClure, Bobby Davis, Billy Davis, Ricky Davis and Jimmy Cox. Interment followed in the Oak Grove Baptist Church cemetery with the North Georgia Honor Guard conducting military honors. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
