Stepvon Walden Harper was born on March 17, 1963 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Leroy Bill Harper and Wilhelmina Mathews.

He was educated in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Parkland High School. After graduation, he was employed at Thomasville Furniture Company until his health declined.

Those who preceded him in death include both his parents and brother, Coy Astrop.

Remaining to cherish his memory are his sons, Javon (Precious) Gethers and Stephen Harper; daughter, Daisha Harris; brothers, Leroy Harper and Chris Astrop; nephew, Jalen Harper; niece, Tokara Harper; four grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.

There will be a private service for the family. Interment Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

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