Charles W. Harper, age 96, died on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Brookdale Liberal Springs in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on January 08, 1930, in Hugoton, Kansas, to Thomas Alfred and Linnie Letha (Hawk) Harper.
Charles graduated from Liberal High School and was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Hatfield on February 14, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. They were married for 71 years and made their home on the family ranch near Hugoton, Kansas, until her death on January 9, 2020. Together they raised their growing family. He was a member of the Lone Star Friends Church and a past member of the Hugoton School Board.
Throughout his life, Charles devoted himself to working on the family farm, where his steady dedication and strong work ethic reflected his deep love for the land, his community, and his family.
He is survived by his Daughter Paula Harrison of Deltona, Florida.
Sons Rod and his wife Cindy Harper of Liberal,
Brent and his wife LaVonna Harper of Hutchinson, Kansas
Craig and his wife Cathy Harper of Liberal, Kansas.
Grandchildren Dustin (Kathy) Harrison, Melissa (Justin) Shelton, Robin (Jeff) Blasi, Nick (Natalie) Harper, Amy Kitts, Jeremy Kitts, Zac Moon, Morgan (Ryan) Brown,
Great Grandchildren Ashton Harrison, Derek Danser, Keelan Danser, Dani Danser, Rylee Harris, Brock Shelton, Avery, Burkley and Braxton Blasi, Hadley Harper, and Ella Harper, Madison Trotter, Hunter, Beckett and Oaklyn Moon, Jovi, Journi, and Jersey Brown.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Harper,
Parents, Thomas and Linnie Harper,
Brother, Alfred Harper,
Brother Thomas Harper,
Sister, Helen Higgins.
Son-in-law, Wendall Harrison,
Grandson, Aaron Harrison.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lone Star Friends Church, 2698 State Highway 51, Hugoton, Kansas. Pastor James Tower and Pastor Gary Damron will be officiating.
A burial will follow at Lone Star Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lone Star Friends Church in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com