Harper William Edward “Pee-Wee”- age 53, passed away November 9, 2011 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home.  He was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1975.  William was employed as a tailor at Sears and later worked at the Lunch House and Ideal Cleaners, until his health began to decline.  He was well known throughout the Burlington Community. 

Preceded in death by mother, Carrie Harper and brother Willie J. Harper, Jr. He leaves to mourn his passing: father, Willie J. Harper, Sr.; devoted and loving caregiver and sister, Charlotte D. Moore; sisters, Stephanie Lenoir and Petrina L. Williams; brother, Michael (Glenda) Andrews; sister-in-law: Gloria A. Harper, all of Knoxville; a host of relatives and friends.  Special thanks to Hospice and the Nursing Staff at Hillcrest North.  Special thanks to David Widener RN.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at Unity Chapel.  Pastor Eugene Carter officiating.  The family will assemble at 3607 Ashland Avenue

This obituary was posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 at 3:00 am.
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