Harper Anthony Turek

November 6, 1994 - August 17, 2021
Harper Anthony Turek

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Harper Anthony Turek 26, of Wilmington, died while in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Harper was born in Chicago, IL on November 6, 1994, the son of Daniel Anthony Turek and Kelly Elizabeth Huffman Turek. Harper was a 2013 graduate of Coastal Christian High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Appalachian State University in 2018 where he majored in English. Harper loved tweeting, playing board games, his family, politics, cats, dogs, being licked by cats and dogs, stand-up comedy, friends, hugs, Halloween, but most of all being licked by cats and dogs. Harper was kind to everyone.

In addition to his parents, he leaves his brother Nathan Turek; Paternal Grandparents Jerry and Sue Turek; Maternal Grandparents Harper and Shirley Huffman; aunts and uncles Abby and Bill Pulley, Hope and Bruce Hedrick and Cliff and Kelly Schubert; and his cousins Ryan, Jake, Austin, Luke, Carson, Finley, and Baker. Preceding him in death was his Aunt Cindy Schubert.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Coastal Christian High School, 1150 The King’s Highway in Wilmington.

Harper, you will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.


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  • August 21, 2021
    John Donohue says:
    The Echo family joins with me in sending our condolences. Take strength in having him with you for 27 years.

  • August 21, 2021
    Chrissy Turley says:
    I was deeply saddened to hear about Harper. Harper was a wonderful person. He had the hugest heart and always made others happy with his presence. He truly cared for his peers and was always there to help us out. I always loved when he showed me his funny tweets and hearing him talk about stuff that excited him. He will be greatly missed.

  • August 21, 2021
    Kat says:
    What a kind and gentle soul. Full of laughter and wit. He will be missed around here. Prayers are being sent for the family.

  • August 21, 2021
    Amber says:
    Harper will be dearly missed! I have nothing but wonderful memories of him. The way he cared for his peers was like no other I have seen. The energy he had was uplifting, supportive, and comforting. Harper was hilarious with that dry sense of humor and he was impossible to not like. Losing such a wonderful kid has been devastating and my heart hurts so much for his family. I know there is nothing that will take the pain away but I pray for the universe to provide the comfort and strength needed to get through such a tragic loss.

  • August 22, 2021
    Martha M Mullins says:
    I'm holding you all close to my heart and lifting you before the Lord. I know that the Lord is very near to all of you, and pray that this service will be deeply honoring to Harper, to the Lord, and to all of you, and a deep comfort. I wish I was there to be with you and embrace each of you, but know that it is so in spirit. Much love to a very dear and special family. Martha Mullins