Background
Harper, Don Ray was born on February 3, 1926 in St. Louis. Son of John Henry and Madora (Somers) Harper.
Harper, Don Ray was born on February 3, 1926 in St. Louis. Son of John Henry and Madora (Somers) Harper.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University North Texas, 1948. Postgraduate, Southern Methodist University International Banking, Dallas, 1979.
Advertising director and general manager, Marshall (Texas) News Messenger, 1948-1969; 1st vice president marketing, Marshall National Bank, 1969-1979; owner, manager, Cypress Valley Racquet Club, Marshall, 1979-1980; consultant, City of Marshall, 1980-1981; director, Main St. Program, 1980-1981; director, Information Superior vena cava syndrome for East Texas Baptist U., 1981-1994; president, Don R. Harper Enterprises, since 1994. Consultant MISD-Junior Achievement, Marshall.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1945.
Married Dorothy Ruth Sanders, April 4, 1947. Children: Donna Ruth Clements, Dottie Rae.