Winford Keith Harp

Winford Keith Harp, 75, of Camby, Indiana passed away May 12, 2019. He was born October 2, 1943 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Ulysus Burnett “U.B.” and Nellie Harp.

He was a graduate of Rockhold High School in Kentucky. On October 2, 1963, Winford joined the United States Army where he dutifully served as a Specialist 5th Class until his honorable discharge on October 2, 1967. During his enlistment, he earned the Good Conduct Medal, Marksman (Rifle M-14) Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He married Beverly J. Mayfield in 1968 and spent 28 beautiful years together until her passing on December 1, 1996. Winford was lucky enough to find love twice, he married Doris F. Shearl Eubanks on October 10, 1998. The pair spent 21 loving years together and remain deeply in love at the time of his passing. He worked 36 years at Standard Die as a machine operator; a career he excelled in. He also enjoyed reading, woodworking, and gardening but most of all he loved the Lord. He was an ordained deacon who faithfully served his church and community for many years. Being a faithful, kind and loving man is how Winford wanted to be remembered. He was mild tempered and always showed respect to others, and loved leading others to Jesus.  He truly left the world a better place by his mere presence. Though his passing leaves an empty space in the hearts of those who were blessed enough to meet him, peace can be found in knowing his great love for the Lord ensures we will see him again one day.

Winford is preceded in death by his parents, U.B. and Nellie Harp; wife of 28 years, Beverly J. Harp; brother, Ray Harp. Surviving to cherish his memory are loving wife, Doris F. Harp; sons, Jon and Joe Harp; step-sons, Steve and Scott Eubanks; brothers, Jim, Robert, Charles, and Edward Harp; sisters, Doris Cobb and Glenna Burger; seven loving grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family members, friends, and church family who loved him dearly.

Friends and family are welcome to visit Thursday, May 16 from 4-8 PM at Flanner Buchanan – Decatur Township, 5463 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46221. Funeral services will take place Friday, May 17 at 9 AM at the funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Chaney Cemetery (Southern Oaks Funeral Home entrusted with his care) in Somerset, Kentucky on Saturday, May 18 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Winford’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project – PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.