Harper, Rodney Linn 60, passed in his sleep August 14, 2017. Born September 17, 1956. He leaves his life partner of 37 years Jim Gattshall; his daughter Danniella and son-in-law Jorge Font; Grandchildren Miguel Maysonet, Lexie Giron, and Ellie Font, all from Tampa, father Kermit Harper of Hacker Valley, W Va. Sisters Rhonda, Renee and brother Randy of Akron, OH and uncle Clyde of Columbus, OH. At Rod’s request there will be no funeral service. Please donate to your animal shelter for remembrance. His favorite quote, “Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember with tears, then don’t remember me at all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder.
