Paul Willard Harper Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Willard "Button" Harper Jr., a resident of Parsons, West Virginia, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the age of 65. He leaves behind many family and friends.
Button was born Friday, June 19, 1953, in Parsons, a son of the late Paul Willard “Sweetie” Harper, Sr. and Carol Jean "Sis" Propst Harper.
Left to cherish Button’s memory are his five children: Thomas Allen Bennett, Jr., Ryan Paul Harper (Laura) of Minneapolis, MN, Shannon Kelly Harper of Katy, TX, Adrianne Shane Harper of Culloden, WV and Kellan Patrick Harper of Parsons, WV; his siblings, Paula Jean McDonald (Artie) of Kerens, WV, Betty Lynn Pullins (Stu) of Columbus, OH, Larry Allen "Mike" Shaffer (Brenda) of Parsons, WV, Richard Russell Harper (Pam) of Parsons, WV, Joseph Allen Harper of Parsons, WV, and Body Shop; his grandchildren, Hadley Shane Harper Addis, Garrett Andrew Harper Addis, Legend Day Harper, Liam Ryan Harper, Terryian Mae Harper and Finley Laura Harper.
Preceding Button in death besides his parents was the love of his life and the mother of his children, Terry Ann Day Bennett, one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer Pat Shaffer and wife Becky, one niece, Rachel Lynn McDonald, and one great-nephew, Jarrett Blaine Davis.
Button had attended the schools of Tucker County. A well-known auto body repairman. He had worked with his father, Paul Sr. “Sweetie”, at Harper’s Auto Repair and with his brothers, Richard and Joe, at Bonner’s Body Shop. He had also obtained his insurance license and worked for Combined Insurance for ten years. He also enjoyed wood-working, relaxing at the river, and spending time with and chatting with his kids and grandchildren. His favorite past times were rockin’ to AC/DC, watching cars continually turn left (NASCAR), watching men and women beat one in the octagon (UFC), drinking way too many energy drinks, and figuratively putting a boot in his grandchildren’s butts. With a quick wit and that flash of a grin, he could engage anyone he met. He had a big heart and often helped people without drawing attention to himself. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
Button’s request for cremation will be honored. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
