DODGE CITY – Tom Harper, 59 died, Saturday February 18, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He was born January 23, 1964 the son of Leroy Virgil and Mary Margaret (Mueller) Harper at Dodge City, Kansas. He was a lifetime area resident. Bailey's Body Shop became like family in the 20 years that he worked there. Running the tow truck was his passion! He loved helping people and never knew a stranger. Tom loved his family especially his grandchildren and let's not forget his granddogs. He was all about racing. He especially loved helping his son work on his racecar and watching him race. He was known to be quite ornery and enjoyed teasing people. If he didn't tease you, he didn't like you.

On ­­­­February 2, 1984 he married Kim Whisler at Dodge City. She survives.

Survivors also include: a son, Skeets Salazar and wife Angie; a daughter, Casie Harper and companion Colt; a sister, Carol Cunningham; a brother Denny Harper and wife Marti; 4 grandchildren, Jesse, Remington, Blayze and Easton, and a bonus son, Jason Cunningham and wife Amber all of Dodge City; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Donny Harper and brother-in-law, Jerry Cunningham.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:00 am at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City with David Johnson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place. Friends and family may sign the register Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to the Tom Harper Memorial Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.