William Earl Harp Jr., 85 of Evansville, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011.

Earl was born in Evansville on April 5, 1926 to William Earl and Mildred (Schnabel) Harp.

He graduated from Bosse High School June 3, 1944 and served in the Navy for 2 years. He returned to Evansville and attended Evansville College earning a degree in accounting in 1950.

Earl Harp was a prominent business man and entrepreneur owning Harp's Fish Market, Harp's Exotic Fish and Pets, Amanda Fenwick's, 13th Hour, Delta Cream, among other ventures.

He was in the Hadi Shrine Oriental Band.

Earl had been actively involved with the Friends Organization and the Athletic Booster Club at Evansville Day School for over 15 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William Earl and Mildred Harp.

Earl is survived by his wife, Mary Edna (DuPont) Harp; brother, Bob Harp and wife DeeDee; sons, Gary, Kymn, and Andy Harp and wife Becky; step-children, Tony and Jimmy DuPont, Jennifer Simonson and husband Danny; grandchildren, Ashley Klotz, Ryan Harp, Allison Miller, Jillian Wilsman, Jordan, Hannah, and Bonnie Harp, Justin, Kendra, Lauren, and Sarah DuPont, Gretchen Simonson; five great-grandchildren; two aunts; two uncles; several nieces and nephews and their children.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 25, 2011, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Pastor Carl Mann with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, Newburgh, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evansville Day School Athletic Booster Club, 3400 N. Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715.

July 22, 2011
Kendra, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your grandfather.. I know he played a very important part of your life. Keep those memories close to heart cause he will always be watching from above and when you least expect someone will give you the wink and thumbs up like you did him... I love you....
Charmia Berwanger, Murray City, Ohio

July 22, 2011
I love this picture of Earl! He looks happy and sweet, confident and even a bit mischievous. I can almost hear his laugh. Thank you for sharing it. I will miss him and am very happy that I knew him. May God rest his soul and May God bless all of his loved ones in this sad time. His passing will leave a void in many hearts and on many acres across Indiana. Rest in peace dear Earl, you've earned it.
With Blessings, Kery xo ~ Kery Wirth, Illinois

July 23, 2011
Jennifer, so sorry to hear about Earl's death. I know how much he meant to you and your family. Thankful, there will be a grand reunion in heaven one day. Love and hugs to all of you.
Kimberly Mathias, Evansville, Indiana

July 23, 2011
I was a renter from Earl, at Sunrise East apts. When Carolyn was having some problems, I held the key for the apts, for a few months, to help him out, this was back a few years ago, he will be greatly missed by many.
Jeff Coombes, Evansville, Indiana

July 23, 2011
To Edna and family, our sincere sympathy. We cannot imagine an EDS basketball game without Earl at the door to stamp our hand. He was always so pleasant and friendly.
Jim and Dorothy Mansfield, Brookston, IN -- Grandparents of Mitch Mansfield.

July 23, 2011
Earl will be missed by so many family and friends. Such a great man, So helpful to so many, so giving of himself in too many ways to express. Another shining star in heaven looking down upon us. Many great memories. Earl will always be in my thoughts and heart.
Love and hugs to all the family, Karen TenBarge

July 23, 2011
To my dear friends, Andy, Edna , Kendra and Justin. My heart is broke for you all...Earl was such a fun and jolly kind friend to me. He has a loving family that will surely miss him. If i can help any of you please feel free to call..... I love you all and i am so sorry... My thoughts and prayers will be with you....
Love Kathy Dunn Jagielski

July 23, 2011
My condolences to the Harp and Dupont families
James Trapp, Evansville, Indiana

July 23, 2011
Kymn, Gary and Andy, I am so sorry, he was a kind man, friendly and willing to help. my prayers are with you. Angela Huett-Fischer, Evansville, Indiana

July 23, 2011
Edna, Jen, family, I truly am so very, very sorry. Wish words could heal broken hearts, but only time and God can do that. Will see you at wake.
In Christ, Barbara and Paul Lipe, Mt. Vernon, Illinois

July 23, 2011
Gary, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My family enjoyed Earl as our neighbor for a few years on English Way before he moved. Again, sorry for your loss.
Jon Goodson, Evansville, Indiana

July 23, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with Gary and Kymn, and family. We knew Earl as children. We were neighbors and would often go tp the Harps house to play. He was a great man and will dearly be missed. Donna (Robbins) Parson and Gloria (Robbins) Chase

July 23, 2011
We are so sad to hear about Earl. He was such a fun guy to know. He is leaving a wonderful legacy. Edna and his grandchildren are such treasures. He will forever be remembered by his generous gifts to the community.
Kay and Jim Ellis, Henderson, Kentucky

July 23, 2011
Earl, Rest in Peace.
Your Friend, Carlton (Corky)Williams, Clearwater, FL

July 24, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time of greif, May god be with you all.
Jennifer Jagielski, Evansville, Indiana

July 24, 2011
Edna, Justin and Kendra, Earl was a great man who always took the time to talk to me in the gym while he served hot dogs to the kids at lunch. He was always kind, and always took the time to listen and laugh. There is no one like Earl! My deepest sympathy.
Brian Comstock, Evansville, Indiana

July 24, 2011
So sorry for the loss of this wonderful kind and gentle soul Mr Harp. I have lived at Sunrise East off on for many, many years. I enjoyed seeing him and talking to him. He was always funny, kind and a good hearted man. Rest In Peace Earl we will all miss you greatly.
Pam Omer, Evansville, Indiana

July 24, 2011
Edna sorry about Earl we were grandparents together to the end he sure like telling me Your late we had a lot of good times. He will be missed
Evelyn Spain, Evansville, Indiana

July 24, 2011
Dear Harps and Duponts, Larry & I would just like to send our condolences to a wonderful family on a great loss. Earl was a wonderful man, did a lot of good for this town. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts & prayers go out to all of you.
Larry & Regina Kasey, Evansville, Indiana

July 24, 2011
Earl was always such a gentle man and a gentleman, so committed to his family and to Evansville Day School. I will miss seeing him at lunch at his favorite school, his great cause.
Doug Fenner, Evansville, Indiana

July 25, 2011
I knew Earl for only a short time but always enjoyed meeting with him. He had a way of making you feel very comfortable. I wish I had meet him long ago. He will be missed. God bless his loved ones.
Steve Dossett, Newburgh, Indiana

July 25, 2011
So sorry to hear about Earl. He was a special influence in my life and will be deeply missed. Will miss hearing his laugh. Hearts and prayers to Edna and the rest of the family.
Sandy Maurer, Stevensville, Michigan

July 25, 2011
Giving thanks for Earl, the gentle man, and his spirit of service. What a great role model he was for all who came in contact with him at Evansville Day School and no doubt elsewhere. Sending prayers for comfort to Edna, children/grandchildren, and all of his family and friends.
Dave, Parri, Aaron and Ethan Black

July 25, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. May God be with you all now and in the future.
Yvonne Engelbrecht, Crown Point, Indiana

July 25, 2011
To All the family: I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Earl. I knew and talked with him many times over the years. I know words cannot ease the heaviness in your hearts right now, but know there are many people who share in your sorrow. Take comfort in knowing he is not suffering and that sometime in the future you will be together again. I'm sorry for your loss.
Kimberly Hall-Moore, Evansville, Indiana

July 26, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Harp was such a wonderful man. I was one of his nurses. Meeting him and his family was such a blessing. May God be with you all! We share in your sorrow.
Lori Rutherford, Evansville, Indiana