EDWARD HALE HARPER, age 80, of Estill Springs, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Mr. Harper was born in Old Hickory, Tenn., on March 28, 1943, to the late Charles Raymond Harper and Dorothy Edith Hale Harper.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War.  Mr. Harper was an active member of the Tullahoma VFW Post #4188 and Tullahoma American Legion Post #43.  He was a retired plumber and pipefitter with Union Local #572. He was last employed at the former Sverdrup Engineering Services in the Maintenance Dept. where he retired.  His favorite hobby was boating.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He also loved his 4 dogs.  Mr. Harper had an awesome sense of humor and he was the type of person that would give anyone the "shirt off of his back" if he thought they needed it.  Most of all he will be remembered for his love of FAST boats and FAST cars.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his daughter, Robbie Lewis, brothers; Charles and Greg Harper and sister, Camille Shelton.  He is survived by his sons; Tim Harper and wife, Lisa of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Chris Harper and wife, Becca of Sewanee, Tenn.  6-grandchildren; Brittany, Jason, Tyler, Kelsey, Eliza and Lauren and several great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Friday, August 25, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  A visitation for Mr. Harper will be held from 4;00 P.M. until service time at 6:00.

Mr. Harper will be interred at the Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, Tenn. at a later date.