NORMAN ELLIS HARPER, age 94, of Washington CH, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 6:03 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

He was born on December 27, 1926 in Hamilton County, Ohio to Delbert Sr. and Lelia (Gano) Harper. Norman worked as a fuel delivery specialist for Hartley Oil Company from 1967 until his retirement in 1992. He enjoyed reading the Bible and National Geographic magazines, puzzling, playing cards, and looking at old pictures with his family.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, C. Jean (Kelley) Harper, whom he married on June 28, 1950; and siblings, Ronald L. Harper, Delbert Harper, Jr., Russell A. Harper, and six other infants who passed at birth.

Survivors include his children, Lowell D. (Carole) Harper, Mark A. (Randi) Harper, Preston A. Harper, and Pamela J. (Rob) Thomas; grandchildren, Arian, Marley, Tisha, Natalie, Adam, and Monica; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and siblings, Florence E. Sisson, Wilma L. Bogard, Eileen Fridley, and David "Bud" (Mary) Harper. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of dear and special friends.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Church, 1867 Old US 35 NW, Washington CH, OH 43160, with Joy Stanforth officiating with burial to follow at the Highlawn Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the Summers Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 4-8 p.m. and again at the church on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com