David K. Harp, age 71 departed this life for his eternal home on September 7, 2020. David was born on April 24, 1949 to Louis S. Harp and Margaret L. Harp in Riverside, California where his father was stationed. David married the love of his life on October 23, 1976. David and Sonya have shared many years of laughter and love together. David graduated from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Served as a Captain in the United States Army, Graduated Law School from the University of Arkansas. After Law School, David became the corporate counsel for a government contractor in North Carolina, which his wife says stretched his ethics and so he came home to Arkansas and performed legal aid for many years. His wife said that was his penance for performing corporate work. For the last 30 years, David worked as an attorney in Fort Smith alongside his loving work family.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Louis S. Harp and Margaret L. Harp.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 44 years Sonya Howard, sons David L. Harp (Tanya) of Clinton, David Link Childers of Fayetteville, and Douglas C. Harp (Mary) of Eureka Springs. David had three beautiful grandchildren that he loved dearly. Sonya Jenee Childers, David Chanse Harp and Catherine Isabel Harp. Brothers James M. Harp, Kenneth M. Harp. Step Mother Leah Harp.
David is remembered as a kind and gentle soul that lived to help others. David loved his family, Razorback Sports and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Howard, Matt Howard, Bubba Turner, Devin MacNear, John Peel and Richard Payne.
Memorial Service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday at Central Presbyterian Church. Due to COVID 19, this service will be conducted outdoors, under a covered tent on the parking lot at the corner of Lecta and Rogers Avenue. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Public Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Spadra Cemetery outside of Clarksville. Graveside services will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Spadra Cemetery Association, 1916 Ridgewood Drive, Clarksville, AR 72830.
