Al Harper

Funeral services for Alfred Glendon Harper, 89, long-time resident of Thackerville, OK and Corvallis, OR, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at New Resthaven Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 28 at the funeral home.

Mr. Harper passed away December 21, 2019 in Azusa, CA.

Al was born September 12, 1930 in Valley View, TX to Porter and Freeda (Beaver) Harper.  He graduated from Thackerville High School.  Mr. Harper was enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War.  He spent most of his career as a poultry scientist for Oregon State University.  Mr. Harper enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, and fishing.  The family will always have fond memories of the summer road trips in their camper, traveling from Oregon to Texas.

Survivors include: son David Harper and wife Ok of Daegu, South Korea; son Lance Harper and wife Alison of Altadena, CA; grandson Evan Harper; and brother Ken Harper.

Mr. Harper was preceded in death by: wife of over 50 years, Bonnie Harper; parents Porter and Freeda Harper; granddaughter Megan Harper; brother Johnny Harper; and sister Martha Sprouts.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Blood Clot Alliance.