(From Fohn Funeral Home)
John Randall “Papa Nubs” Harper, Sr., age 66, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at his home.
He was born November 13, 1959 in Ukiah, California, the son of Vernon and Opal (Foster) Harper, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his fiancée, Laurie Philbin; brothers, Richard Harper and Robert Harper, and sister, Melody Powers.Surviving are his sons, Richard Harper of Cassville, Missouri and John Randall “JR” Harper, Jr. of Lookout, California; daughters, Jacqueline “Jackie” McIntire and husband Jeremy of Cassville, Missouri and Brittany Harper and her significant other Brandon Stevens of Springfield, Missouri; brother, Tom Cannon of Marionville, Missouri; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
John grew up and attended school in Ukiah, California. He was employed by an architectural company as a paint line operator until he became disabled in 2005. He moved to Cassville in 2016 and had been in the nursing home since 2019. John was an avid NASCAR fan, he enjoyed building RC cars and model cars, as well as watching Star Trek. He loved hunting and fishing and was also a devoted football fan. Coca-Cola and sweet tea were his favorite beverages.
John grew up and attended school in Ukiah, California. He was employed by an architectural company as a paint line operator until he became disabled in 2005. He moved to Cassville in 2016 and had been in the nursing home since 2019. John was an avid NASCAR fan, he enjoyed building RC cars and model cars, as well as watching Star Trek. He loved hunting and fishing and was also a devoted football fan. Coca-Cola and sweet tea were his favorite beverages.
Affectionately known as "Papa Nubs" by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, John treasured his family above all else. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditionally. John was of the Christian faith. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church in Rocky Comfort, Missouri. Pastor Hap Anders will conduct the service.
Cremation services are under direction of Fohn Funeral home in Cassville.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church in Rocky Comfort, Missouri. Pastor Hap Anders will conduct the service.
Cremation services are under direction of Fohn Funeral home in Cassville.
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