Obit: Rev. David Harper of Trumbull

The Reverend Dr. David J. Harper of Trumbull died on December 17, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Born in Trenton, NJ. Dr. Harper was the son of the late James E. and Myrtle R. Harper. He was valedictorian of Trenton Central High School.

He received his Master of Divinity degree in 1962 and his Doctor of Ministry degree in 1975. Dr. Harper was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and graduated cum laude with honors in philosophy and religion.

He was a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.Dr. Harper was an Ordained Elder in the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving five pastorates in New York and Connecticut before becoming a full time Pastoral Counselor during the second half of his ministry.

He is survived by his beloved wife Josephine Drogaris Harper and her children Cathy Ubillus, Karen Schmaling and her husband Thomas and Peter Drogaris; his devoted sons Andrew Harper and his wife Michelle and Scott Harper and his wife Deborah; his loving sister Elaine Damon and her husband Harold; eight cherished granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at the Nichols United Methodist Church, 35 Shelton Rd., Trumbull. Interment will be private. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. At his request, please make charitable contributions to the Nichols United Methodist Church.

Via Mullins Funeral Home