Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Harper, age 50 of Sparks, died Monday December 27 at his residence.

Survivors include his daughter, Beth Harper of Sparks; 4 sisters, Mary Alice (Elbert) Starling of Nashville, Dorothy McClellan of Ray City, Ouida Ann (Wayne) Chaney of Nashville and Emma Jean (Marlon) Aldridge of Sparks; 4 brothers, Johnny Harper, Jesse Harper, Riley Harper and Vinson (Donna) Harper all of Nashville; several nieces & nephews and several great nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday December 30 at 11 am in the chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with the Rev. Mickey Lindsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Willacoochee City cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday 7-9 pm.