Harper, Arthur Ray, 80, passed away peacefully in Wichita surrounded by his loving family.

A rthur Ray Harper was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on September 4, 1940 to Lloyd and Edna (Vermillion) Harper.

H e is survived by his wife of 60 years, Christina "Chris" of the home, children Connie Forbes, Susan (Craig) Apps, Lloyd Harper, and Benjamin (Amie) Harper; siblings Shirley (Dean) Malm and Carolyn Marsh; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Grace Baptist Church, 1414 W. Pawnee, Wichita at 1 PM on Thursday, May 20, 2021.