Memories of Don "TJ / Harp" Wayne Harper, Jr.

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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Annmarie Pottinger

I was so sorry to hear about TJ's passing. He was such an encouraging and warm hearting person. I’m really going to miss his gentle hugs and that wonderful smile. God continue to bless the family, love Annmarie aka (BM)

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Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

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Bree Camp

I was beyond shocked when I heard the news of you passing away TJ.. 💔 If I knew the last time we spoke was going to be my last, I would have expressed even more how much you made a difference in my upbringing. If I knew the last time I saw you was going to be my last, I would have seen you more when I was in Florida.. BEST Big Brother Ever.. a true protector and HERO.. 🕊️ Love you so much and will miss your big brother talks with me.. 😔❤️ Love Bree

#Brother #Difference #Protector #Hero

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Tim (and Kim) Allen

Bree Camp

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

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Bree Camp

2014, Dallas, TX, USA

Buffalo Wild Wings — with Bree Camp

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Tim (and Kim) Allen

Bree Camp

Derrick Griffin

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Bree Camp

2014, Dallas, TX, USA

Buffalo Wild Wings — with Bree Camp

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Bree Camp

Derrick Griffin

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

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KiKi TJ and V

A true soldier is he,....would expect nothing else from such a stand up guy...my brother was and is the best!

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Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

KiKi TJ and V

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KiKi TJ and V

My Big Brother the Best to have Eva done it! Facts

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Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Keya Swift

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Jeanita Sykes

You’ve been a real one since the day that I’ve met you. I’ll miss your spirit and how caring you are, for all of us girls. Love you forever

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Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Stacy Harper-Jones

Rashonda Dowridge

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

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Stacy Harper-Jones

Since the moment I was born, you, even at just six years old, understood that your role extended peyond being my Big brother - you were there tc guide me, protect me, and share in both my serious moments and our silly sibling laughs, inside iokes and rivalries. You knew 1 would eventually stand or my own, encouraging me to be true to myself. I was given a few nicknames, such as "Naked Darth Vader" D, "1st Sergeant , and "Top" . Just thinking of them still brings embarrassment and annoyance, yet also a sense of inspiration. That's a trait only Bia Brother can embody. It took me some time ta understand the sianificance of "1st Sergeant" and 'Top." Initially, 1 thought it was because of my four vears in Army J.R.O.T.C. and mv decision not to enlist after high school. Now I realize it's because I was your first task and vour first teacher - vour first baby sister. You will forever be my #1 Bodvquard, Protector, and Warrior. You've earned your wings. I salute you Big Brother. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God says, "Well done, my good and faithful servant. 1 love you, E-Yayyy!!

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Stacy Harper-Jones

Joyce Elston

Violet Harper

Stacy Harper-Jones

Derrick Griffin

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Stacy Harper-Jones

Joyce Elston

Violet Harper

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Stacy Harper-Jones

Violet Harper

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Stacy Harper-Jones

Violet Harper

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Stacy Harper-Jones

Violet Harper

Derrick Griffin

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Stacy Harper-Jones

Justin Chiccin Bone Harper

Joyce Elston

TJ aka Favorite Cousin will for sure be missed showed me nothing but love. 2 years ago my Dog was in active labor I was home by myself and Video called Mt Favorite Cousin in Florida and he walked me through every step of it stayed on the phone with me the entire time we laughed and we joked but he never left until he knew I was good. Valerie Harper just know Phillip Jr. And I are just a phone call away even if you wanted just cry my shoulder is here Cousin love you so much

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