DOVER - Charles F. Harper, 76, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016, at KGH Bay Health, Dover. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Harper; sisters, Janice Walls, Nancy Lynch, Mary Cain, Margaret Stires, Carol Taylor; brothers, Warren Harper, Leon Michael Harper, and Clayton Harper. A gathering of family and friends will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m, Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus Street, Dover. Burial of ashes will immediately follow at Sharon Hill Memorial Park, Dover. The family request that memorial contributions be given to First State Animal Center & SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934 or any other animal shelter or rescue would be appreciated because Charles loved all animals great or small. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com