Kenneth Ray Harper, 56, of Waco, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Funeral services will be 10am Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Marian Smith officiating, burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, July 12, 2021, 6 to 8 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home.
Kenneth was born on August 9, 1964 in Waco, Texas to Joseph and Wanda Pardon Harper. He attended Waco schools and graduated, receiving his G.E.D. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He was always willing to help, and it can be said he never met a stranger. Kenneth will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; Ethel Rojas and Alvin Harper.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Linda; his children, Kevin Harper, Jessica Harper (Mark Johns), and Sara Martinez; grandchildren; Christian and Chrystianna Ramirez-Harper, Olivia Johns, Josiah Cruz, Aidyn and Xander Tarver; brothers, Joel Harper and wife Maria, Dennis Harper, Daron Harper and wife Missy, Adam Harper and wife Monica; sister, Tammy Ortiz, Bonus daughters; Aaliyah McCullen and Rae’Anna Jones.
Pallbearers are; Joel Harper, Dennis Harper, Daron Harper, Adam Harper, James Faulkner, Kevin Harper, and Mark Johns.