Thomas M. Harper, 51, of Milford, NJ passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2012 at his home.

Born February 19, 1961 in Raritan Township, NJ, Thomas lived in Frenchtown, NJ and Burlington, PA before moving to Milford, NJ seven years ago. He worked at Fresh Pet in Quakertown, PA and prior to that, at Bemis Corp. in Flemington, NJ. Thomas enjoyed racing, especially watching his nieces race. He was a handyman and loved helping people. He also enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and, most of all, spending time with his children.

Son of the late James A. Harper, Sr. and Doris Leaper Harper, Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Tina M. Barrett Harper, his daughter Trisha Harper of Montoursville, PA, his three sons Morgan Belle of Florida, Tyler Harper and Travis Harper, both of Montoursville, PA, brothers James Harper and his wife Beth of Holland Township, NJ and Timothy Harper of Milford, NJ, sisters Patricia Bye and her husband David of Waretown, NJ and Terri Yerian and her husband Mike of Califon, NJ. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Thomas was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald Harper and Robin Edwards.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday August 12, 2012 at 2 PM at 7 Hillbrook Lane, Milford (Holland Twp.), NJ.

Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, Milford, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Dr., Flemington, NJ 08822.