Obituary

Rocky Mount – Linwood Blake Harper, age 61, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on August 29, 1963, he was the son of the late Joseph Ray Harper, Sr. and Patricia “Pat” Clack Harper.

A devoted man of faith, Linwood was a lifelong member of Benvenue Baptist Church where he was also a member of the choir. Blessed with many traits, he was a furniture carpenter and worked as a car salesman for Capital Ford Rocky Mount, formally Crest Ford, for many years. Linwood enjoyed traveling and shopping at various estate sales, auctions, and thrift stores seeking out unique items which he could turn around and offer to others to purchase. A devoted and loving husband, brother, uncle, and good friend to many, Linwood will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Linwood is survived by his wife, Susan Angello Harper of Rocky Mount; his brothers, Martin Lee Harper (Joyce) of Denver, NC and Joseph “Joey” Ray Harper, Jr. (April) of Red Oak; his sister, Sandra Harper Fuller (Tim) of Anderson, SC; his brother-in-law, John Robert Angello; his canine fur-children, Linus and Lucy; and several loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and good friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Linwood’s life will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Dr. Michael Creekmore and Pastor Richard Collins officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at Benvenue Baptist Church.

The family would especially like to thank Linwood’s caregivers, Frostie and Karen, as well as the staff at Gentiva Hospice for their love and support throughout this difficult time.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.