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John Charles "Knob" Harper

Passed 05/24/2026

Obituary For John Charles "Knob" Harper

John Charles "Knob" Harper life came to an end on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the age of 75 at Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Harper was born December 22, 1950 in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Nannie Lee Harper and John Henry Oden.

John leaves to cherish his many memories, wife, Ople Davis Harper; daughters, Fatima (Mark) Robertson, Shelitta (Ronell) Sowell and Demetrice (Eric) Mason; sons, Darrell Davis, Terrence (Joi) Davis, Kevin (Megan) Davis and Kerry Thompson; grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters, Mary (James) Perkins, Ethel (Aubrey) Montgomery, Nellie Robinson and Vickie (Darnell) Anderson; sister-in-laws, Rose Davis, Brenda Jenkins and Janie Mae Sparkman; brother-in-laws, Armstic Jenkins and James (Trish) Lee; devoted aunt, Lou Willie Haynes, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Harper will lie in state on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11 until 12 at Limestone Baptist Church, 1613 West Main Street., Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow, Pastor Wayne McCullough, officiating, Elder Howard Rucker, eulogist.

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Our prayers of condolences and sympathy to Opal Harper and family during this time. Praying for your comfort, strength, and peace for now and the days ahead. With love from the Haynes family.

Regina Haynes

Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers. I remember "Knob" from earlier days when my sister lived on Park Street. May he rest in peace.

Eula Hendricks

My deepest sympathy to the family of John Charles (Knob) Harper may he rest in eternal peace.

Fred Calvin Leach

Condolences to the Family in your loss.

Dwight W Coffee and Family

We are praying for your family in this time of sorrow. Ted and Ann Baker ..

Ann Bakerba

Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family RIHP Knob. From the Locke Family.

Marilyn Jordan

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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