Nelson Ray Harper of Farmers Branch, Texas passed away on June 15, 2015 at the age of 89. He wasborn on November 24, 1925 to his parents Opal (Jones) and Alvin Harper in Star, Texas. He worked on the family farm in Goldthwaite, Texaswith his parents and his sisters.He married Billie Emmons in June 1946. He was drafted into the Army when was 18 years old. He servedduring WWII from March 6, 1944 to May 12, 1946 in Germany and France in the 3rd Army and was a Bronze Star recipient. He worked in sheet metal trade for 50 years. Nelson was a member of First Baptist Church in Farmers Branch, Texas; a member of the Masonic Lodge #395.He is survived by Sammy R. Harper (Elva), Shirley Stinson (Bill); grandchildren, Billy Stinson (Tracey), Kristina Stinson, Justin Harper and (Shanna), Amy Harper and one great grandson, Luke Stinson. He is also survived by siblings, Nelda Hughes, Juanita Sistrunk, Alvin W. Harper, Mary Rodriguez and Catherine Lockaby.Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.Funeral Services will be on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church in Farmers Branch, 13017 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. Brother Sam Underwood will be officiating.Interment with military honors will be at 1:00 pm at theDFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211, Lane A.Please send the family condolences and share memories on this website.