David Denver "Rockin' Dave" "Super Dave" Harper, 64, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 9, 2026 at his residence.
David had been a mechanic.  He had attended Liberty Church in Du Quoin.  David enjoyed restoring vehicles and was an avid 4-wheeler rider.  Most of all, David loved being a grandfather.
He was born October 27, 1961 in Champaign-Urbana, IL, the son of Dana Denver Harper and Carole Gay (Miller) Heape.  David was raised by his mother and stepfather - Phillip Heape.
He married the love of his life, Toni R. Henderson, on June 16, 1989 at Paducah, KY and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, four children - Laci Harper and Drew Vandiver of Marissa, IL, Ambra Harper and Lindsey Harper of Du Quoin, Morgan Renee Harper and Demetria Wilmington of Du Quoin, and Dylan Scott Harper and Brittany of Du Quoin, his step father - Phillip Heape of Du Quoin, seven grandchildren - Hailey Vandiver, Olivia Vandiver, Ruby Harper, Melody Harper, Lincoln Harper, Iyla Falmier, and Bram Falmier, three sisters - Carole Danette Longshore and Mark of Du Quoin, Lou Ann Cole and Roger of Bloomington, IL, and Kimberly Heape and Leon Tolbert of Du Quoin, his best friend - Tim Kellerman of Du Quoin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, grandparents - Louis and Irene Miller, and father-in-law and mother-in-law - Brian and Melody Henderson.
Graveside services and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Friends may make memorials to the donor's choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.