Matthew "Fish" J. Harper's Obituary
Matthew (Fish) J. Harper, age 31, of Covington La passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 after a brief illness. Matthew was born in Metairie, LA on July 25, 1990 to Dean Harper and Stacie Stire Harper. He was a lifelong resident of Covington.
Matthew is survived by his wife, Bridget Taylor Harper; children, Noah Daniel Harper and Brea Jean Harper; father and stepmother, Dean and Rebecca Harper; mother and stepfather, Stacie and Ray Prats; siblings Zachary Harper and Hallie Harper; stepbrother Austin Prats (Bobbie), and mother-in-law Maurisa Taylor. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Phyllis (Deedy) Stire and Frank and Debbie Stire.
Matthew is preceded in death by grandparents, Tommy Harper and Joann Andry.
Matthew graduated from Fountainbleu High School where he played football. He was an incredible father who was very kind, caring and loving. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, September 10 at 3:00pm with visitation beginning at 1:00pm until service time.
Due to COVID-19, social distancing is encouraged and masks are required to attend services.
The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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