William Harp

William Harp, age 87, of Nixa, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born February 10, 1926, in Chestnutridge, the son of Tommy and Fanny (Bryan) Harp. From 1944-1946 he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Sea Bee. William worked hard as a young man, riding horseback from home to Ozark or Rockaway Beach to work land, and riding with his older brother in a Model A car to California to pick grapes in the summer. He married Margaret Patton in 1948 and lived in California working for the Civil Service until 1981. He returned to Chestnutridge and later to Ozark and Nixa. Before leaving Chestnutridge, William donated land to build New Haven Baptist Church. His wife, Margaret, passed away in 1998. He married Evelyn Napier in 2001. They enjoyed bowling until just recently. William was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include: His wife, Evelyn; two children Jo Anne Sakaoka of Ozark, and William R. Harp of Springfield; grandchildren, Billy Harp, Bryan Sakaoka, and Thomas Sakaoka; great-grandchildren Nick Taylor, Billy Harp, Elizabeth Freel, Alex Sakaoka, Vivian Harp, and Autumn Sakaoka; two great-great-grandchildren; a step-son, Doug Napier and wife Roberta; step-grandchildren, Preston Napier and Nathan Napier; a sister, Ermal Meadows of Modesto, California; and a brother Oliver Harp of Helena, Montana. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, a brother, John "Buster"� Harp; and three sisters, Claris Dye, Jessie Anderson, and Minnie Jones. A graveside funeral will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 16, in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with Pastor Adam Parvey officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 "� 8:00 PM Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.