Braden Randall Harper

Braden Randall Harper, age 40, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2025

Braden was born in Abilene, Texas, on January 30, 1985, to John Harper and Carla Foster. He graduated from South Decatur High School in Greensburg, IN. He was a Painting Contractor and enjoyed football, the Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys. He had a passion for motorcycles, enjoyed water sports and diving. As a child he was a cowboy and loved horses.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Christine Hanson Sr., grandparents, Kenneth Harper and Bernice Hamilton, uncle, Joe Hanson Jr. and cousin, Christopher Kniffen

Survivors include his parents, John Harper of Ocean Springs, MS and Carla Foster (Randy) of Abilene, TX, children, Colton Harper of Ocean Springs, MS and Jaden Tyler of Belle Chasse, LA, sister, Kristen Torres (Eric) of Abilene, TX, niece, Ella Torres of Abilene, TX, aunt, Debbie Andress of Abilene, TX, cousin, Noel Dry (Brandon) of Granbury, TX, and other relatives and special friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, 911 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank everyone for your prayers and support in our time of sorrow.

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Braden Randall Harper.