Preston Thomas Harper

Preston Thomas Harper, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home. Preston was born to Leonard Larry Harper and Margaret Edna (VanKersen) Harper of DeRidder, Louisiana on January 5, 1954. He was a lifelong resident of Port Neches and graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1972. He was a member of Central Gardens Baptist Church. With a heart for helping others, he joined the Volunteer Fire Department for the City of Port Neches in 1973 and went on to serve as a firefighter for nearly twenty years in both a volunteer and full-time capacity. Preston was member of Cosmopolitan Lodge #872 where he was a 32nd degree Mason and served as Past Worshipful Master. He was also a member of El Mina Shrine. He is survived by his father; son, Blake Harper of Nederland and daughter, Kayla Harper of Port Neches. Preston was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Larry Leonard Harper. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Sunday, June 3, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home, 2001 Nall Street, Port Neches, TX 77651.