Celebrating the life of
William Cash Harper
December 01, 1922 - March 28, 2010
Savannah-William Bill Cash Harper, 87, passed away on March 28, 2010 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Vernon, Alabama, son of Lona and Emmitt Harper. He graduated from Jonesboro Arkansas High School and went into the US Navy, serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. After four years of service to his country, he continued his education first at Mississippi State University and then at the University of Georgia, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry. While working for the Georgia Forestry Commission in Screven County, he was called back into active duty service in the US Army, fighting in the Korean War. Upon his return, he continued employment with the Georgia Forestry Commission in Baldwin and Bulloch Counties. He retired from the National Guard as a Major in 1970 and from the Georgia Forestry Commission in Macon, GA as Deputy Director in 1985.
He was a member of the Society of American Foresters, GA Forestry Alumni Association, GA Forestry Retirees Association as well as other civic and professional organizations. He was an avid outdoorsman and a pilot, flying in the Korean War and for the GA Forestry Commission. He was a member of Wesley Monumental UMC and the Fellowship Sunday School Class in Savannah, GA. He was also a loyal supporter of the GA Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Loudelle Harper Laws John, Columbus, MS and Emmitt Dee Harper Essex Bob, Columbus, IN; brother and sister-in-law, Reuben Harper Julia, Newport, AR, and a brother-in-law, Bob Ryon, Hinesville. GA.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Dot Porter Harper, Savannah, GA; daughter, Penny Harper, Savannah, GA, and sister-in-law, Carolyn Porter Ryon, Hinesville, GA, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary Pallbearers are members of the Fellowship Class, Wesley Monumental UMC.
Burial: 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Hinesville Cemetery, Hinesville, GA.
The family would like to thank the staff at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center for their wonderful care and support during his time there.
The family requests memorials be sent to Wesley Monumental UMC, 429 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31401, The Fresh Air Home, P.O. Box 14144, Savannah, GA, 31416 or a charity of your choice.
I was so sorry to hear about your father, Penny. Please know that my thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your mother. Carolyn
- Carolyn Cox, Valdosta, GA
DEAR PENNY AND FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. BILL CERTAINLY WAS SURROUNDED BY LOVE AND CARING. I PRAY FOR PEACE AND SWEET MEMORIES.
- BOBI PERRY, POOLER, GA
Dear Dot and Penny, Red and I were saddened to hear of Cash's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jackie
- Red & Jackie Castleman, Vidalia,, GA
Dot and Penny, Ann and I extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of ' Wild Bill'. It was a pleasure knowing him and is a pleasure knowing you and Penny. Steve Britton
- Steve and Ann Britton, Savannah, GA
I worked with Cash at the forestry commission for many years. He was an exceptionally fine man and a true gentleman.
- Barney Dickerson, Statesboro, GA
Dottie, I was so sorry to read in the Herald of your husband's death. Even though I did not know him, I'm sure that he was a fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. God bless you and give you comfort at this time. Pat
- Pat Harvey Duke, Statesboro, GA
I express my condolences to Cousin Bill's family. He and my late father, B.D. 'Son' Smith were first cousins. As I have gotten to know Bill and Dot during the last several years, I feel blessed. I do know Penny is a special person, and look forward to seeing Cousin Bill again, in the next life. Jeff Smith
- Jeff Smith, Columbus, MS
WHAT A GREAT FRIEND OF THE DARLEY FAMILY FOR MANY, MANY YEARS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR. BILL AND MRS. DOT WHILE THEY RESIDED IN STATESBORO. YOU ALL MEANT SO MUCH TO MY PARENTS FRED AND COLLEEN. OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN THE PASSING OF MR. BILL. I KNOW YOU ALL WILL MISS HIM. HELLO TO MRS. DOT AND PENNY.
- BRYAN DARLEY, STATESBORO, GA
I was a s/sgt in the local National Guard unit for a number of years when Bill served as an officer and unit commander. He was one of the finiest men I ever knew. He was held in great esteem by all of us who served under him. My condolences to Dot and the family.
- Charlton Moseley, Statessboro, GA
Bill was my commander in the Georgia Army National Guard. I served 38 years in the Guard and Bill was one of the finiest Officers that I served with. May God bless Dot and Penny and your family.
- CSM Ret. Rodney Harville, Statesboro, GA
Dear Dot & Penny: We treasure many special memories of your husband/dad on your trips to California and our visits to Savannah. Our prayers are with you, even as we rejoice that you will all meet again and that he's with our Lord and Savior. Much love, Terry & Joy
- Joy & Terry Turchie, Danville, CA
I had the pleasure to fish several springs with Bill,Bob and Jack Keel. Bill was a man that love life, and made everyone around him feel the same. Our prayers go out to all of his family.
- Billy Poole, hinesville, GA
Dot, Sorry about Bill. I send my condolances. I know your lost. I am sorry. I know you and Bill had 62 years together. That is wonderful. Will keep you in my prayers. Love, Mary Ann Roberson
- Mary Ann Roberson, Savannah, GA
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I knew Cash for a few years when I worked for Georgia Forestry in Liberty County but M.F. and Cash had alot of memories working and fishingHughs Old River in Long and Liberty County.
- M.F. & Jennie Futch, Shellman Bluff, GA
Penny and Aunt Dot, The Smith family is thinking of you two and keeping your family in our prayers. Jeff, Laura, Todd, Corky, Day and Caitlyn
- Todd Smith, Brandon, MS
I was so sorry to hear about your father, Penny. Please know that my thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your mother. Carolyn
- Carolyn Cox, Valdosta, GA
DEAR PENNY AND FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. BILL CERTAINLY WAS SURROUNDED BY LOVE AND CARING. I PRAY FOR PEACE AND SWEET MEMORIES.
- BOBI PERRY, POOLER, GA
Dear Dot and Penny, Red and I were saddened to hear of Cash's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jackie
- Red & Jackie Castleman, Vidalia,, GA
Dot and Penny, Ann and I extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of ' Wild Bill'. It was a pleasure knowing him and is a pleasure knowing you and Penny. Steve Britton
- Steve and Ann Britton, Savannah, GA
I worked with Cash at the forestry commission for many years. He was an exceptionally fine man and a true gentleman.
- Barney Dickerson, Statesboro, GA
Dottie, I was so sorry to read in the Herald of your husband's death. Even though I did not know him, I'm sure that he was a fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. God bless you and give you comfort at this time. Pat
- Pat Harvey Duke, Statesboro, GA
I express my condolences to Cousin Bill's family. He and my late father, B.D. 'Son' Smith were first cousins. As I have gotten to know Bill and Dot during the last several years, I feel blessed. I do know Penny is a special person, and look forward to seeing Cousin Bill again, in the next life. Jeff Smith
- Jeff Smith, Columbus, MS
WHAT A GREAT FRIEND OF THE DARLEY FAMILY FOR MANY, MANY YEARS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR. BILL AND MRS. DOT WHILE THEY RESIDED IN STATESBORO. YOU ALL MEANT SO MUCH TO MY PARENTS FRED AND COLLEEN. OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN THE PASSING OF MR. BILL. I KNOW YOU ALL WILL MISS HIM. HELLO TO MRS. DOT AND PENNY.
- BRYAN DARLEY, STATESBORO, GA
I was a s/sgt in the local National Guard unit for a number of years when Bill served as an officer and unit commander. He was one of the finiest men I ever knew. He was held in great esteem by all of us who served under him. My condolences to Dot and the family.
- Charlton Moseley, Statessboro, GA
Bill was my commander in the Georgia Army National Guard. I served 38 years in the Guard and Bill was one of the finiest Officers that I served with. May God bless Dot and Penny and your family.
- CSM Ret. Rodney Harville, Statesboro, GA
Dear Dot & Penny: We treasure many special memories of your husband/dad on your trips to California and our visits to Savannah. Our prayers are with you, even as we rejoice that you will all meet again and that he's with our Lord and Savior. Much love, Terry & Joy
- Joy & Terry Turchie, Danville, CA
I had the pleasure to fish several springs with Bill,Bob and Jack Keel. Bill was a man that love life, and made everyone around him feel the same. Our prayers go out to all of his family.
- Billy Poole, hinesville, GA
Dot, Sorry about Bill. I send my condolances. I know your lost. I am sorry. I know you and Bill had 62 years together. That is wonderful. Will keep you in my prayers. Love, Mary Ann Roberson
- Mary Ann Roberson, Savannah, GA
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I knew Cash for a few years when I worked for Georgia Forestry in Liberty County but M.F. and Cash had alot of memories working and fishingHughs Old River in Long and Liberty County.
- M.F. & Jennie Futch, Shellman Bluff, GA
Penny and Aunt Dot, The Smith family is thinking of you two and keeping your family in our prayers. Jeff, Laura, Todd, Corky, Day and Caitlyn
- Todd Smith, Brandon, MS
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
