Norman Harper Obituary
We bid farewell to Norman Harper of Dalton, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 7, 2026 at the age of 81. Norman touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Lawrence and Edith Allen Harper; his wife Wanda JoAnn Southerland Harper; his son Daniel Anthony Harper; his parents-in-law, William Sherman and Elizabeth Beatrice Parks Southerland; his siblings, Jimmy (Judy Harper), Jay (Glenda Harper) and Carolyn; his brother-in-law Terry Smith; and his sister Faye Harper.
He is survived by: his son Micheal; his daughter-in-law Jennifer Harper of Dalton, Georgia; his grandchildren, Rhett Harper, Taylor Harper, Chelsey Jones (Joshua) and Sydney Harper; his great grandchild Aurora Elizabeth Jo Brown; his siblings-in-law, Angie, Charles Chastain, Dale Southerland, Scott, Amy Southerland, Larry and Linda Southerland; his close friend Reuben Bagley; Francisco Silvers. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Ponders Melrose Chapel to help with final expenses.
