Alvin Copeland Harper 1925–2009 – webtrees

Alvin Copeland Harper, 1925–2009 (aged 84 years)

Name

Alvin Copeland Harper

Name: Alvin Copeland /Harper/
Given names: Alvin Copeland
Surname: Harper

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	March 11, 1925 36 27 Unique identifier: 561188DD9372B640D4494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF5021
Death of a maternal grandfather	Marion Franklin Pylant July 1, 1939 (aged 14 years) Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Unique identifier: 561188DC2666448F94494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF1268 Shared note: (LA Death Index, 1900-1949)
Burial of a maternal grandfather	Marion Franklin Pylant July 2, 1939 (aged 14 years) Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Unique identifier: 561188DC266D048FA4494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF1269
Death of a father	Arthur Harris Harper October 19, 1940 (aged 15 years) Unique identifier: 561188DD8CFDB62674494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF4815
Burial of a father	Arthur Harris Harper October 21, 1940 (aged 15 years) Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Unique identifier: 561188DD8D04B62684494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF4816
Death of a maternal grandmother	Mary Frances O'Neil May 30, 1946 (aged 21 years) Franklin Parish, LA Unique identifier: 561188DD8BA9E62194494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF4772 Shared note: (LA Statewide Death Index)
Burial of a maternal grandmother	Mary Frances O'Neil June 2, 1946 (aged 21 years) Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Unique identifier: 561188DD8BB0F621A4494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF4773
Death of a mother	Lillie B Pylant April 30, 1988 (aged 63 years) Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Unique identifier: 561188DD8CE1E62614494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF4811
Burial of a mother	Lillie B Pylant May 2, 1988 (aged 63 years) Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Unique identifier: 561188DD8CE8E62624494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF4812
Death of a sister	Mattie Gertrude Harper September 1989 (aged 64 years) Unique identifier: 561188DD92FCA63EE4494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF5006
Reference Number	Unique identifier: 561188DD93AAE64124494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF5024 Shared note: 1866
Death	April 30, 2009 (aged 84 years) Ocala, FL Unique identifier: 561188DD939E9640F4494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF5022 Shared note: Obit: Obit: Graveside services for Alvin Copeland Harper, 84, of Ocala, FL formerly of Crowville, LA, will be 2:00 PM May 9, 2009 at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, La. Visitation will begin at 11 AM on May 9, 2009 at the funeral home. Alvin was born March 11, 1925 to the union of his parents Arthur Harris and Lilly Pylant Harper and passed from this life on April 30, 2009. He was a resident of Summerville Ocala West Alzheimer Care Facility. After graduating from Crowville High School he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII where he served form 1943 to 1945. After service he received his B. S. Degree in 1952 from Louisiana State University, his M. S. Degree in 1954 from Louisiana State University, and his PHD in 1962 from Purdue University. Alvin spent 27 years with Louisiana State University in various administrative capacities including Executive Vice-President and Chancellor of the Agriculture Center before retiring in 1984. he was an avid outdoorsman and gardener He is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lillie Sistrunk Harper; son: Steven Wayne Harper; brothers: James .Harper and Arthur Harper; sisters: Doris Ashley, Mattie McDuffie, and Maurice Craft. Alvin is survived by his wife: Kathryn Dawson Harper of Ocala, FL; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Kay Harper of Yukon, Oklahoma; one brother: Hollis Harper; four grandchildren: Kristin Harper, Kyle Harper,Amy Harper and Scott Harper; and other nieces and nephews. To send condolences or sign the guest book please visit www.gillfirstnational.com
Burial	May 9, 2009 (9 days after death) Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, LA Unique identifier: 561188DD93A5264104494FC262BEB6D4 Record ID number: MH:IF5023

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: April 15, 1888 Reference Number: Death: October 19, 1940 Burial: October 21, 1940 — Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Record ID number: MH:I1759 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lillie B Pylant Alvin Copeland Harper Mattie Gertrude Harper Arthur Harris Harper 1888–1940 Birth: April 15, 1888 Death: October 19, 1940
mother	Links Birth: November 7, 1897 27 30 — Howell, Lincoln Co, TN Reference Number: Death: April 30, 1988 — Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Burial: May 2, 1988 — Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA Record ID number: MH:I1758 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Arthur Harris Harper Alvin Copeland Harper Mattie Gertrude Harper Lillie B Pylant 1897–1988 Birth: November 7, 1897 27 30 — Howell, Lincoln Co, TN Death: April 30, 1988 — Crowville, Franklin Parish, LA
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himself	Links Birth: March 11, 1925 36 27 Reference Number: Death: April 30, 2009 — Ocala, FL Burial: May 9, 2009 — Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, LA Record ID number: MH:I1863 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Family with spouse Alvin Copeland Harper 1925–2009 Birth: March 11, 1925 36 27 Death: April 30, 2009 — Ocala, FL
-8 years elder sister	Links Birth: January 28, 1917 28 19 Reference Number: Death: September 1989 Record ID number: MH:I1855 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Myles McDuffie Mattie Gertrude Harper 1917–1989 Birth: January 28, 1917 28 19 Death: September 1989
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himself	Links Birth: March 11, 1925 36 27 Reference Number: Death: April 30, 2009 — Ocala, FL Burial: May 9, 2009 — Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, LA Record ID number: MH:I1863 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Family with spouse Alvin Copeland Harper 1925–2009 Birth: March 11, 1925 36 27 Death: April 30, 2009 — Ocala, FL
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himself	Links Birth: March 11, 1925 36 27 Reference Number: Death: April 30, 2009 — Ocala, FL Burial: May 9, 2009 — Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, LA Record ID number: MH:I1863 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Family with spouse Alvin Copeland Harper 1925–2009 Birth: March 11, 1925 36 27 Death: April 30, 2009 — Ocala, FL
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Reference Number	Shared note 1866
Death	Shared note Obit: Graveside services for Alvin Copeland Harper, 84, of Ocala, FL formerly of Crowville, LA, will be 2:00 PM May 9, 2009 at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, La. Visitation will begin at 11 AM on May 9, 2009 at the funeral home. Alvin was born March 11, 1925 to the union of his parents Arthur Harris and Lilly Pylant Harper and passed from this life on April 30, 2009. He was a resident of Summerville Ocala West Alzheimer Care Facility. After graduating from Crowville High School he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII where he served form 1943 to 1945. After service he received his B. S. Degree in 1952 from Louisiana State University, his M. S. Degree in 1954 from Louisiana State University, and his PHD in 1962 from Purdue University. Alvin spent 27 years with Louisiana State University in various administrative capacities including Executive Vice-President and Chancellor of the Agriculture Center before retiring in 1984. he was an avid outdoorsman and gardener He is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lillie Sistrunk Harper; son: Steven Wayne Harper; brothers: James .Harper and Arthur Harper; sisters: Doris Ashley, Mattie McDuffie, and Maurice Craft. Alvin is survived by his wife: Kathryn Dawson Harper of Ocala, FL; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Kay Harper of Yukon, Oklahoma; one brother: Hollis Harper; four grandchildren: Kristin Harper, Kyle Harper,Amy Harper and Scott Harper; and other nieces and nephews. To send condolences or sign the guest book please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

Extra information

Record ID number

MH:I1863

Unique identifier

561188DD93ACC64134494FC262BEB6D4

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Family with parents
father	Arthur Harris Harper 1888–1940
mother Parents Marion Franklin Pylant Mary Frances O'Neil	Lillie B Pylant 1897–1988
younger sister Family Private Private Pamela Delaine Ashley Private	Private
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elder sister Family Myles McDuffie Private Private Private	Mattie Gertrude Harper 1917–1989
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