John Lee "John Boy" Harper was born on October 2nd, 1959, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louella B. Harper Washington and Lewis Washington Sr. John was reared in Westwego, Louisiana and attended Jefferson Parish Public school system.

John worked for Jefferson Parish Street Department as a Laborer for 30 years. John retired from the Parish several years ago. As years passed John's health began to decline nearly 4 years ago, John was diagnosed with a brain tumor. On September 26th, 2026 John slipped away & departed this life, as we know it.

John leaves to cherish his memories his two sons Corey James Collins and Jonathan Lee Collins both of Westwego, Louisiana. John's siblings Ada Lou Harper and Willie Mae Harper of Westwego, Louisiana. John's brother Renee "Nate" Harper of Marrero, Louisiana. Johns leaves a host of niece's, nephew's relatives

John is preceded in death by His parents Louella and Louis Washington Sr. John siblings Alfreda Harper, Cornell Harper, William Harper, Bertha Ruth Harper Willie Ame Harper, Troy Harper & a host of other relatives.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at MOTHE Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana, on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12 p.m. until the funeral time.

MOTHE Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at www.MotheFunerals.com.