Gary Franklin Harper Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary Franklin Harper of Deridder, Louisiana, who passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Franklin Harper to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mitchell Harper and Della Harper; his siblings, J. G. Harper, Arthur Harper and Pauline Howel; and his grandson Tyler East.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara Harper of DeRidder; his children, Gary Lee Harper of Arkansas, Wesley Harper (Sherrie) of Mannford, Mitchell Lee Harper of Bunkie and Melissa Harper of Pineville; his sisters, Joyce Williamson of Lake Charles and Barbara Harper of Lake Charles; his grandchildren, Austin Stringer, Hunter Harper, Madilyn East, Kylie Harper and Kennedy Harper; and his great grandchild Tatum Bemont.

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