Robert L. (Bob) Harper
April 13, 1933 ~ December 1, 2020
Robert L. (Bob) Harper was born on April 13, 1933 to Henry and Marie (Green) Harper. He passed away December 1, 2020 at the age of 87. He married his lovely bride, Janet (Mooney) Harper and had 63 years together. Mr. Harper honorably served in the United Sates Army. Bob retired from G. W. Mitchell and Sons where he operated a tower crane for many commercial buildings in San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, siblings Harry, David, Evelyn and Naomi. Bob is survived by his daughters Pamela, Sandra Harper and Robin (Kenneth) Kronk. Also grandchildren, Jamie , Zachariah Pate, Kody (Debra) Kronk, Tasha Tuch (Hector Sanchez) and Aubree Sanchez. Bob and Janet lived in Kirby, Texas for 56 years. He enjoyed being a founding member of Kirby Baptist Church, member of Alzafar Shrine Temple, 32nd degree Mason. Bob and Janet enjoyed their place at Medina Lake, traveling America and abroad, and family.
Due to pandemic, a private ceremony will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to St Jude Children’s Hospital or Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston, are greatly appreciated.
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Our thoughts and prayers are will you ♥️ I loved Bob with all my heart, he was always so loving and generous. I am hear to listen and or share memories with you to keep his memory alive. I know he is a Peace with Mimi in heaven 🙏🏻
Bob was generous and friendly. He made everyone feel welcome and was always the life of the party. He was a great man and will be missed by many!
He was so good to me and so kind to me as a kid at the lake. Several times he had me work on his golf cart and jet ski. He trusted me and he believed in me even when I was a teenager making mistakes in life he always just sat and chit chatted with me with a big happy to see you smile.
As a child , growing up in Kirby, Mr. Harper lived down the street from us. He was such an influence on me while growing up, with his timely wisdom and the stories that he would tell me, not to mention, keeping all of us kids in line. He was always the first to lend a hand or offer advice to us since my dad was a long distance truck driver and was out of town a lot. Mostly he kept us from being out of control while teaching us respect. I always looked up to him and later on I would constantly seek out his advice while I was on the council or as mayor, especially since he seemed to always have the answers that I needed. He influenced me a great deal while growing up and for that, I will always be grateful. I was so very sorry to hear of his passing but I look forward to the day when I shall see him again, because I know he will again have some great stories to tell me. My deepest condolences to all of the girls, Pam, Sandy, and Robin, along with their families. Even though I can’t be with you at this time, my thoughts and prayers are. ❤️
Bob Harper was a happy man who loved to have a good time. His dear wife Janet captured his heart; and Pam, Sandi and Robin were his joy. His memory will live on with everyone who gathers and tells stories of Bob and Mimi. Rest In Peace.❤️🙏🏻
My heart Is broken. Bob was a good person with a good heart and funny. He had the greatest laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace my friend. Bernadine