Oris Eugene Harper

Oris Eugene Harper, age 95, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Randolph Health.

Oris was born on January 20, 1930, in Asheboro, NC, to Burnie Harper and Daisy Maness. A man of deep faith, he believed in “God-Family- Country”- in that order. He was a proud veteran who cherished his service to his country and carried that pride throughout his life. Oris loved his family more than anything and was known for taking his grandchildren to the beach every summer, creating memories they would treasure forever. His contagious laugh could light up any room and bring a smile to everyone around him. He was a founding member of Sunset Avenue Church of God and found great joy in his church family.

Oris is predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife, Alma Ware, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

He is survived by his sons, Steve Harper (Crystal) and Scott Harper (Shannon); his daughter, Sharon McNeil; and his grandchildren, Dale McNeil (Christine), Chasity Maynard (Garrett), Stephanie Smedly (Robert), Ann Marie Harper (Danny Nunez), Steven Harper (Amanda), Scottie Harper (Lori), Burnie Harper (Jamie Crumley), Dwight Harper (Kristin), and Seth Harper (Jessica)

His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren, Ciara Musgrave (Avery), Destiny McNeil, Dillon McNeil, Mason Maynard, Cole Maynard, Ila Maynard, Logan Harper, Natalie Harper, Brinley Harper, Scottie Harper III, Grace, Camden, Lilyan Harper, Kaylee Austin, 

Oris was also blessed to see the next generation of his family with his great -grandchildren, Noah McNeil, Briella Williams, Wyatt Harper, Levi Harper, Emmilyn Smedley, Aria Harper, Luke Smedley, Holden, and Theodore Harper.

He leaves behind a large and loving family who will forever cherish his memory and the impact he had on their lives.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery with Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating and with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.