Alonzo "Lloyd" R. Harper, 90, of Spencer, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia with his loving family by his side.

He was born August 2, 1933 at Cicerone, West Virginia, a son of the late Rev. Alonzo R. and Ruby Presley Harper Sr. Lloyd lived most of his life in Roane County and was a Christian. He was retired and was a United States Navy Veteran. His tours included Japan, Korea, Italy, France and many others and was at sea during the Korean War serving on the USS Stickell 888. Lloyd received the Korean War Medal, United Nations, National Defense and the China Service Medal. Lloyd loved spending time with his family sharing old stories, wonderful memories, and visiting places where he grew up. He was passionate about World History and took pride in working, repairing watches and clocks. He enjoyed collecting and trading various items at his business in downtown Spencer, the Possum Holler. He enjoyed visiting with those who came into the store and listening to the various musicians and singers who would stop by to play music, sing and just sit around and talk.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Harper; his children, Corena (Harper) Dolan (Larry), Terena (Harper) Conrad (Jason) both of Spencer, Robert (Buddy) Hill of Ohio, Danita (Harper) Callihan (Joe) of Paxton, Nebraska and Christopher Harper of Ohio, a niece, Susan (Thompson) Bober (Bob) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren (with 3 on the way); and three step-children, Scott Harper (Vickie), Ronnie Harper and Diana Drennen (Eddie); and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Mae (Harper) Thompson and her husband, George Thompson; and a niece, Sharon (Thompson) Miller.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. ~ Monday, March 4, 2024 at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer with Jonathan Harper officiating with burial to follow at Ferrell Cemetery in Roane County, WV. Visitation will be Sunday 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com