Reverend Oris Ray Harper, 82, of Gandeeville, WV passed away October 7, 2024 at his residence.

Oris was born December 1, 1941 in Cicerone, WV and was the son of the late Arnie and Lily Parson Harper.

Rev. Oris was a minister and had worked at Kellwood as a mechanic. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, trapping and traveling. He also was a gunsmith with Holly O'Brien, and a clock maker and did repairs as well.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years, Johnnie Hope Midcap Harper of Gandeeville; five children, Angie St. Clair (Robert) of Gandeeville, Sheila Short of Spencer, Tracy Harper of Spencer, Stacy Harper of Gandeeville and Douglas Harper (Carla) of SC; one sister, Carol Halstead (Lewis) of Gandeeville; brother, Leonard Harper (Lisa) of Spencer; six grandchildren, Shane Copen, Miranda St. Clair, Dustin and Brandon Short, Kendra Schoolcraft, and Hannah Mercure; and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Leona Parsons, Belle Shouldis and Hazel Cox; and two brothers, Freddie Harper and Roger Harper.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. ~ Monday, October 14, 2024 at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Jones and Doug Harper officiating with burial to follow at Swank Cemetery in Roane County, WV. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on

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