Mr. Tony Harper, 57

Mr. Tony Harper, 57, of Hazlehurst, died April 9 in an automobile accident.
Mr. Harper was born May 19, 1964, in Jeff Davis County.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Harper and Betty Bush Harper, sister, Jackie Harper Jacobs, brother, Fred Harper, and grandson, Grady Hayes.
He was retired from Lumber City Police Department and attended the Church of God.
He was a family man, loved his family and spending time with them. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and living life to the fullest.
Survivors include son, Tony Dalton Harper of Hazlehurst; daughters, Daraley Harper of Hazlehurst and Kelli Harper Hayes (Michael) of Bonaire; brother, Curtis Harper (Julie) of Tifton; grandchildren, Canaan Hayes, Hollin Hayes, Slater Hayes, and Mykekyn Hayes; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Graveside services were held April 12 in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Rusty Harper officiating.
Active pallbearers were Joe Moon, Weston Horton, Dex Thrift, Rex Hinnant, Eddie Bush, Dalton Harper, Lance Harrison and Chuck Simpson.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.