James Harp

James A. "Jim" Harp, 79, of Somerset, KY, formerly Dayton, OH, passed away on July 17, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1942, in Jellico, TN, to the late Hubert "Red" and Edith Harp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Harp; brother Gary Harp; sister in-law Phyllis Tippitt and grandson Jason Danklef.

Jim is survived by his children Stephanie (Paul) Lovell and Darren (Amy) Harp; grandchildren Danielle (Nate) Maleski, Austin (Kylie Thomas) Danklef, Sarah (Nathan Perkey) Harp, and Andrew Harp; sisters Mary Sue (Francis) Queener, Wilma Harp; brother in-law Phil Tippitt and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Jim graduated from Jellico High School in 1961. He then moved to Dayton, Ohio and worked for various manufacturing companies before beginning his career as a fire fighter. Jim retired in 1995 as Lieutenant from the City of Dayton Fire Department after 25 years of service. Upon retirement, he followed his passion for boating and moved to Somerset, KY, to be near Lake Cumberland.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 2 to 4 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, OH. Jim will be laid to rest at Douglas Cemetery in Jellico, TN.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following non-profit organizations: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation or Melanoma Research Alliance.