Jimmy R. Harp

Jimmy R. Harp, 71, of Grandview, Arkansas, passed away July 2, 2023. He was born March 19, 1952, in his grandmother’s house in Madison County to the late Betty and Junior (Woods) Harp. He resided in Grandview on his cattle farm and graduated from Berryville High School.

As a small boy he helped his Dad in the log woods, and then drove a truck for Powell’s. He was a mailman and cattle hauler, but his passion in life was being a cattle farmer. He loved to hay and work on his farm. His favorite pastime was team roping with his friends. He was a man of his word and a very honest person. If he told you he would do something, he did it! He was never late for anything he did.

He loved life and he loved his grandson, Jaxston very much. As soon as he was big enough to stand his Papa had him roping. Jimmy, Jaxston and Jaxston’s favorite horse had such a wonderful time together. Jimmy and Jaxston went to every play day at the Cowboy Church. They basket played a lot of basketball and worked in the shop, they liked to build stuff! Survivors include his partner, Ruth Hill; son, James (Bucky) Harp and daughter, Bailey Grady; Ruth’s children, Jeremy Hill, Rhonda Harp, and Jake Hill; five grandchildren (Tori, Callie, Kolby, Riley and Jaxston), and two great-grandchildren (Karson and Joseph). He is also survived by his sister, Sharon and her husband L.N. Burks.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris and her husband, Dearl Wilson.

Graveside service is at the Grandview Cemetery on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with Billy Williams and Billy McCall officiating. Following the graveside service, gather for refreshments at Grandview Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Grandview Cemetery, c/o Karen Crain, 230 Hockett Drive, Berryville, AR 72616. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com.