Ralph C. "Sode" Harp was born September 24, 1932 in Drakes Prairie community, Oklahoma, the son of Clarence Harp and Mamie Leigh Harp. He was married to Marsha Ann Kohler on January 6, 1978 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Mr. Harp was a rancher and cattleman. He passed this life on December 22, 2011 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 79 years, 2 months and 28 days.
Survivors are:
wife: Marsha "Brownie" Harp of the home
2 daughters and 1 son in law: Debi and Ben Thayer of Hickory, NC and Donna Harp of Dallas, TX
2 sons and 1 daughter in law: Richard and Kim Harp of Sallisaw, OK and Doug Harp of Sallisaw, OK
6 grandchildren: Ryan Harp, Kacie Hawkins, Hannah Harp, Alex Thayer, Becky McKnight and Brandi Harp
5 great grandchildren: Riley Harp, McKenna Real, Asher Real, Riley Thayer and Grant Thayer
2 sisters: Geneva Ross of Sallisaw, OK and Lillian New of Union City, CA
several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother: George Harp and 3 sisters: Gladys Payne, LeDenna Harrison and Daisy Clark |