James P. Harp

James “Jamey" Patrick Harp, 52, of Mason City passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1973 in Peoria to Richard T. and Janet (Barker) Harp. On July 1, 2006 in Petersburg he married Angela Smith. Jamey is survived by his wife Angie, three children Loren (Dale) DeVore of Easton, Caleb Harp and Kylie Harp both of Mason City, two grandchildren Howie Patrick and Daniella "Ella" DeVore of Easton, four siblings Rob (Kelly) Harp of Mason City, Michelle (Harold) Norman of Mason City, Andrew Harp of Lincoln and Jody (Rena) Harp of Peoria as well as several nieces and nephews. Jamey attended school in San Jose until it consolidated and then graduated from Illini Central in 1991. He earned his Associate in Applied Science degree in Agricultural Business in 1993. He most recently worked for the US Post Office as a rural carrier and was an Archer Oil dealer for many years. Jamey was an active member of the Mason City Christian Church. He had a servant’s heart and spent time as a Gideon, a Sunday school teacher, as a volunteer at the Manna Project at his church, as a 2 year Jr 4-H Leader and then a 32 year 4-H Leader of Peaceful Valley 4-H Club of San Jose and as a volunteer for the Mason County 4-H & Jr Show Association. Over the years he was a fairboard member, a superintendent for several divisions including sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits and visual arts. He was on the calf and pig scramble committees for many years. He also spent time serving as the night watchman. He was a proud 4-H Hall of Fame honoree. He served on the University of Illinois Extension Council Mason County and the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit Extension Council as well as the 4-H Expansion and Review Committee. He will be remembered for his many years of service and for his commitment to helping youth grow in their knowledge of agriculture. Jamey was a friend to everyone he knew and will be missed by many. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 21, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Mason City Christian Church, 853 N Main Street, Mason City. Visitation to be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service also at church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Harp family for the kid’s future education funds. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.

James P. Harp

April 2, 1973 - June 4, 2025

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