Bob Harper Obituary

The family of Bob Harper (Tunnel Hill, Illinois) announces his passing on September 1, 2026. Bob, born on May 28, 1934, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Harper and Mildred Harper; and his wife Mary. He is survived by: his friends, Bob Harper Stockyard, Rick Odum, Lena Bean, Ned Durham, Mike Bundren, Monty Bishop, Dale Leggett, Randy Kerley, Troy Kerley, Rick King, Mike Moore, Brian Finley, Bill Treat, Carl Meyer, Jimmy Shelton, Rick Johnson and Heidi Poland; his daughter Kathy Rene; his son-in-law Jerry Stevens; his son Bob Kelly; his daughter-in-law Shelia Harper; his granddaughter Jerrah; his grandson-in-law Jason Henson; his grandson Kyle; his granddaughter-in-law Miranda Stevens; his granddaughter Kelsey; his grandson-in-law Dan O'Donnell; his granddaughter Keeley; his grandson-in-law Brian Galloway; his grandson Kelbey Harper; his great grandchildren, Milianah Maryn Henson, Airabelle O'Donnell and Brielle O'Donnell; and his brother Dean Harper. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A masonic service was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home (705 N 1st St, Vienna, IL 62995). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Reynoldsburg Church (1065 Reynoldsburg Rd, Tunnel Hill, IL 62972).

Memorials may be made to Reynoldsburg Cemetery and may be left in the care of Bailey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 695, Vienna, Illinois 62995.