Joseph Harper was born December 30th 1940, in Montgomery Alabama to the late Susie Pearl and Will Harper. Joe grew up in Alabama and later relocated to Albion, New York with his parents and siblings. He then met and later married the love of his life Gertrude (Trudy) Rich On July 10th 1965. Joe and Trudy had three sons. Joe was a devoted husband and father that enjoyed his family. He was a hard worker who retired from Regional Recycling. Joseph departed this life on March 2nd 2023 at Unity Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by both his parents Susie and Will Harper , His 6 brothers James his twin, Will Jr. , James, Louis, Thomas, and Elijah Harper. , six sisters, Sallie , Susie, Willie Pearl, Lucy ,Rosa and Martha. He is survived by his wife Trudy , his sons Joseph Michael, (Ann) Harper, Glenn William Harper and Kenneth James Harper. His brother Robert (Ruby ) Harper , Two sisters Dorothy and Mary Harper. His Grand Children Erica Star Batten , Joseph Michael Jr. and Victoria Winter Harper. And one Great Granddaaughter Aaliyah Moore