Roy Gene Harper

Roy Gene Harper, 76, of Commerce, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Commerce.  He was born on November 29, 1940 in Commerce, Texas, the son of James Cox and Dorothy Patterson Cox.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 at Commerce Funeral Home.  A graveside service will take place on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Ridgeway Cemetery in Ridgeway, Texas.

Roy was born and raised in Commerce.  He graduated from Commerce High School.  Sometime later, he served in the National Guard.  Roy enjoyed collecting things; among them being cars and motorcycles.  As often as he could, he enjoyed fishing.  Above all, though, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Roy is survived by his children, Kimberly Lackey and husband, James and Grant Harper; grandchildren, David Harper, Lakota Harper, and Ian Lackey; great grandchildren, Leon Harper and Axel Harper; his brother, Larry Don Harper and wife, Linda and step-brother Bobby Young and wife, Neva along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Cox and his wife, Dolores Harper.