HENDERSON, N.C. — Co-owner of furniture retailer Vance Furniture Company, George “Sam” Cury Harper, 86, passed away on April 23 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born Oct. 4, 1937, to Lessie and Russell Harper, he grew up as one of six children. A U.S. Army veteran, Harper met his wife of 67 years, Decie, on a blind date in 1954.
For 62 years, he was co-owner of Vance Furniture Co. in Henderson, where he always took time to make a genuine connection with his customers.
Harper is survived by his wife, a daughter, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church Baptist Men, 619 Dabney Drive, Henderson, N.C. 27536.