Mel E. Harper, 85, of Cedar Hill died Dec. 15, 2016, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. Mr. Harper enjoyed fishing, water skiing and boating. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed bowling and was active in his church. Born Sept. 18, 1931, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Stevens Ilar and Lola (Elliott) Harper.
He is survived by his wife: Kathy (Rubel) Harper of Cedar Hill; two children: Rick (Marsha) Harper of High Ridge and Steven Melvin Harper of Park Hills; four grandchildren: Stefanie Tisius, Angela LaRue, Stacey Steinfeld and Steven Kinlough; three great-grandchildren: Lillian LaRue, Lucas LaRue and Harper Tisius; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at First Baptist Church of Cedar Hill, 8265 Local Hillsboro Road. Funeral services will follow immediately at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Local Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cedar Hill. Memorials may be made to Local Cedar Hill Cemetery Fund, 6430 Craig Drive, Cedar Hill, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.