Nicholas "Nick" Ray Harper

Nicholas "Nick" Ray Harper, 43 of Lewisburg, Kentucky died on Monday, November 15, 2021, at TriStar SkyLine Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born Tuesday, January 31, 1978 in Russellville, Kentucky, the son of Benjamin Harper of Lewisburg, KY and Mariecia Jenkins Harper of Lewisburg, KY. He was the husband of Maranda Jenkins Harper of Lewisburg, KY, who survives. He was a crane operator for Precision Strip and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Nick was a true definition of one of the good ones; a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to so many. He spent much of his extra time hunting, fishing, kayaking, and woodworking. He also enjoyed the outdoors, but most of all loved his family time. Also surviving are daughter, Keirsten "KK" Harper of Lewisburg, KY; brother, Jerrod Harper-(Michelle) of Glasgow, KY; sisters-in-law, Chelsea Rilley- (Cody) of Russellville, KY and Kim Haddon- (Mike) of Clarksville, TN; brother-in-law, Ricky Burns- (Jessica) of Russellville, KY; nieces, Bailey Harper of Russellville, KY, Jordyn Turner of Glasgow, KY, Addison Burns of Russellville, KY, Sera Sharp of Russellville, KY; nephews, Jake Turner of Glasgow, KY, Liam Burns of Russellville, KY, Ian Sharp of Russellville, KY, Justin Hicks of Hopkinsville, KY; mother-in-law, Marion Page of Russellville, KY; father-in-law, Richard Jenkins- (Suzette) of Russellville, KY; grandmother, Willie Harper of Lewisburg, KY. Nick was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Caleb Jenkins; grandmother, Mildred Jenkins; grandfathers, Irvin Jenkins and Wallace Ray Harper; stepmother, Debbie Harper. Nick and the family have chose cremation and a private ceremony. A memorial of his life will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers and gifts, per family request a savings for his daughter Keirsten Harper has been set up at Truist Bank. You may donate there, payable to Keirsten. He lived and breathed for his girl, Keirsten, so her success in life is very important to him.