Virgil "Lee" Harper born February 19th, 1956 passed away on May 8th with his daughter by his side.

Lee is survived by his two daughters Rebecca Diaz (Johnny) of Benton and their children Evan and Gabby. Sheena Harper (Allen) of Benton and her children Connor and Jasper.

His loving Sister, Lela Phillips (Aubrey) of Bauxite and his older brother Jerome Sullivan (Sherry) of Sheridan.

He has many nieces, nephews, and friends which he loved and adored. He grew very close to his niece Barbara and her husband Darrell in his last few years. They developed a bond that was very special and dear to him.

Lee is preceded in death by his mother Grace Harper and his sister Judy Rook.

Lee can be remembered by his great generosity, stubbornness, his love for cooking, his kind nature and playful jokes. His love for family and friends was his strength. Those that know him can be at peace that he carried himself with dignity, strength and full of love and grace till the very end.

Family finds comfort that he is no longer in pain.

Celebration of life will be announced by family at a later date.