Robert Lee Harper, age 72, passed away on July 6, 2015 at his home. Born in Anderson County on March 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Fred Harper and the late Ida Mae Harper. He retired from the textile industry after many years of service and was a member of Whitefield Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Willie Joyce Harper; a son, Robert M. Harper and his wife Tammy, and their children, Kimberly, Scottie, and Nicholas, of Walhalla, SC; step-sons, Anthony, Marty, and Glenn Sutherland; a step-daughter, Letisha S. Wardlaw; two brothers, Tom Harper and his wife Kathy and Truman Harper and his wife Martha; a sister, Sue Kelly; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nellie Sue Jackson Harper; two brothers and two sisters. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends, prior to the service, on Friday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC. Events Visitation Friday, July 10, 2015 11:00AM - 12:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, July 10, 2015 1:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343