Joel R. "Pa-Pa" Harper 75 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord where he is walking the Streets of Gold on July 28, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. Joel was a Mechanic having worked at Brit Tire Company and retired from Royal Automotive with 38 years of service. He was a hard worker, loved helping people and was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Preceding him death were his son, Timmy Harper; parents Andrew and Ocie Foster Harper; brothers, James and Charles Harper and sister, Irma Cummings. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Sue Harper; son, Marshall Harper of Dunbar; brother, Norman Harper of Poca; sisters, Loretta Lamb of Kanawha City and Ivy Hampton of Chicago, Illinois. Five Grandchildren, Three Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews and a host of friends who are also left to mourn his passing. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Friday August 2, 2013 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home. The family suggests Memorial contributions in Joel's name to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. The family will accept Memorial online condolences at: cpjfuneralhome.com Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Harper Family.