Jonathan "Jon" E. Harper

Jonathan E. Harper, age 56, of Talbott, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Harper and Kay Gross. He is survived by his wife, Kate Harper; son, Quinton Harper; daughter, Bailey (Thomas) Wigley; sisters, Jennifer (Wayne) Sommerfield, Jerilyn (Chris) Agee, and Nancy (Tom) Long; brothers, Scott Morgando and Tommy Parrish; along with numerous friends who have become family. Jon was a devoted and loving husband to Kate for twenty eight years and a proud parent to both his children. He retired from the U.S. Army after over twenty four years of service, and was a highly decorated combat veteran. He was a loud, strong leader in combat and in retirement. He loved working with the youth group, and especially leading and guiding them on mission trips. He loved his family and friends fiercely, and taught others how to love like Jesus. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, December 15th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Dr. Jason McIntosh officiating. Military graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 16th at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Big Creek Missions (www.bigcreekmissions.com) or the American Cleft Palate Foundation (https://acpacares.org). Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

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