In memory of

Don "TJ / Harp" Wayne Harper, Jr.

Lakeland, FL

March 31, 1969 - December 21, 2025

Mar 31, 1969 - Dec 21, 2025

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In memory of

Don "TJ / Harp" Wayne Harper, Jr.

Passed

December 21, 2025
Born

March 31, 1969
Resided

Lakeland, FL

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I would like to take this time to say thank you to everyone for all of your love and support during this very difficult time.
I lost my husband- my best friend, my protector, my everything!
There are no words that can fully capture the depth of this loss or the love we shared. My husband stood with strength, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. He leaves behind a legacy of honor, kindness, and fierce love.
My heart is broken yet forever changed by having known and loved him. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we learn how to carry on while holding him close in our hearts.

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Don Wayne Harper, Jr. was born on March 31, 1969, in Detroit, Michigan, to Cynthia (Griffin) Harper and Don Wayne Harper , Sr. Don, affectionately known as TJ by his family and “Harp” by his Navy brothers, was a proud Navy veteran who took his service very seriously.

Don was raised in Detroit, where he spent his childhood on both the east and west sides of the city. He was educated in the Detroit Public …

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