WARD — Keith Allen Harper

died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Ward, Ark., at the age of 61.

Keith is survived in death by his loving wife, Nikki Malak Harper, of 39 years; two sons, Ryan Harper of Maumelle, and Niklas Harper of Maumelle; one brother, Chuck Harper (Cindy) of Little Rock; two sisters, Donna Harper of El Paso, and Traci Harper Croy (Aaron) of Conway; fourteen nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and nephews.

Keith was born on July 23, 1958, in Little Rock, Ark., to Charles C. Harper and Shirley McElyea Harper Gates. He graduated from Ole Main High in 1976, and married Nikki Malak Harper, his high school sweetheart, in 1981. In 1985, Keith and his brother Chuck, co-founded Harco Constructors in North Little Rock.

As a dedicated member of New Life Church, a celebration of his life is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at New Life Church’s Greater Little Rock Campus, located at 8000 Crystal Hill Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Pastor Calvin Barnes will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Keith’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.ALS-Arkansas.org at 1200 West Walnut, Suite 2406, Rogers, Ark. 72756, or Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, Youth Shooting Sports, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

The family would like to thank the ALS Center at UAMS, ALS of Arkansas, Elite Hospice of Searcy, among the countless friends and family that have been so supportive during his journey with ALS “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com