Jeffery Allen Harper

Jeffery Allen Harper, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2017, at his home.

Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, on June 11, 1962, he was the son of John Edward Harper and Helen Gail (Franklin) Harper. He loved working with his hands and enjoyed spending time fishing. When he met his soul mate, Belinda, he finally found the family he always wanted. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Harper; and his sister, LaDonna Belcher.

Jeffery is survived by his soulmate of 13 years, Belinda Guillory; son, Joshua Melvin Harper; step-children, Billy Guillory, Joey Guillory, James Guillory, and Michelle and Lee Hughes; grandchildren, Cheyenne and Austin Guillory, Joey Guillory, Jr., James Guillory, II, Ameira and Kristalee Guillory, and Shanna and Sapphire Hughes and Tony Bergeron; great-grandson, Carson Fry; great-nephews, Axel Hanks, D.J., Deezyl, and Rowdy Cole; brother, Delmos “Sonny” Hooker; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Belcher.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.