Mr. Jesse James Harper

December 27, 1955 - February 18, 2021

Mr. Jesse Harper went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center, Bon Secours, Midlothian, VA. He was born to the late Joseph Harper and Sallie Harper on December 27, 1955. Jesse was a native, reared, and educated in Petersburg, VA. He was educated in the Petersburg Public School System and was a graduate of Petersburg High School. In his later years, he became affiliated with Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA. Jesse retired from Honeywell with 40 years of service. Jesse was an avid sports fan and loved any team, whether it was Virginia Tech or Virginia Cavaliers. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerome Harper. Jesse leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted partner, Deborah Ellis; his loving children, devoted son, Jacoby Harper; devoted daughter, Jessica Kaplan (Dave, beloved son-in-law); three sisters, Bettie Josephine Harper, Jerushia Harper (confidant/coffee mate) and Janece Harper; three brothers, Joseph A. Harper, Jr. (Linda), Jacob R. Harper and Jon Keith Harper (Yvette); one sister-in-law, Helen Harper; one uncle, Deacon Ivory Cary, Sr. (Barbara); two aunts, Mary Young of Philadelphia, PA and Geraldine Allen of Petersburg, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them devoted, Jamie Faulcon and Farell Heath, neighbor and friend. Thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses, Medical Teams, and Chaplain who worked diligently to provide the utmost care at St. Francis Medical Center, Bon Secours, Midlothian, VA. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, 7324 Church Road, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Antonio Tucker, eulogist. Public viewing will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Please follow the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines.