James A. “Jim” Harp

James A. “Jim” Harp, age 79, of Somerset, KY, formerly Dayton, OH, passed away on July 17, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1942, in Jellico, TN, to the late Hubert “Red” and Edith Harp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Brenda (Hicks) Harp; brother, Gary Harp; sister in-law, Phyllis Tippitt and grandson Jason Danklef.
Jim is survived by his children, Stephanie (Paul) Lovell and Darren (Amy) Harp; grandchildren, Danielle (Nate) Maleski, Austin (Kylie Thomas) Danklef, Sarah (Nathan Perkey) Harp, and Andrew Harp; sisters, Mary Sue (Francis) Queener, and Wilma Harp; brother in-law, Phil Tippitt and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Jim graduated from Jellico High School in 1961. He then moved to Dayton, Ohio and worked for various manufacturing companies before beginning his career as a firefighter. Jim retired in 1995 as Lieutenant from the City of Dayton Fire Department after 25 years of service. Upon retirement, he followed his passion for boating and moved to Somerset, KY, to be near Lake Cumberland.
The family will receive friends for visitation: 12 (noon) – 2 p.m. Tuesday July 26, 2022, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Graveside Service: to follow in the Douglas Cemetery (Wooldridge Community) Jellico, Tennessee.
Harp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.