Denzil Ray Harper, age 69, of Aberdeen, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home, with his son by his side.
Denzil was born in West Liberty, Kentucky, on December 26, 1956, to the late Clayton Harper and Opal Ratliff Harper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Wright Harper, sister, Barbara Ann Harper.
He is survived by his sons, Johnny Harper (Jennifer) of Aberdeen, Gerald (Scooby) Carlyle of Cameron, Chris (Dugly) Carlyle of Aberdeen, daughter, Cindy Stubbs also of Aberdeen; brothers, David Harper of South Carolina, Kenneth Harper of Carthage, Randy Harper of Kentucky; fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He enjoyed being outdoors and was quite the handyman with old cars and building Rat Rods. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend he will be greatly missed.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
