Grady Alan Harpe, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born in 1956 in Iredell County to the late Grady Anson Harpe and Bonnie Evans Harpe.
Alan retired from Southern States and was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church. Music meant a lot to Alan. He especially loved bluegrass. In addition to being an avid chess player, he loved to tackle any type of brain-challenging puzzle. He also spent many enjoyable hours playing online golf with his golf buddies.
Alan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Robin Stikeleather Harpe of Statesville; son, Nicholas “Adam” Harpe of Statesville; granddaughter, Ava Harpe; sister, Linda Harpe Purbaugh (Michael) of Maryland; nephew, Josh Joyner (Melissa) of Harrisburg; great niece, Grace Joyner; and great nephew, Liam Joyner.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Darren Johnson officiating, Burial will follow at Iredell Memorial Park.
Donations may be made in Alan’s memory to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) at https://www.facebook.com/CMTAssociation.
Condolences for the family may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family.
Alan was one of the kindest souls. We have lost, and Heaven has gained, a true angel. Robin, my heart aches for you and the whole family. You are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.