Thomas Lynn Harper, a 34-year-old Caucasian male, tragically passed away on February 4, 2017, in Longview, Texas. Born on March 18, 1982, in Longview, Texas, Thomas was a devoted husband and father who worked as a Sales Representative for Xpress Oil Field Services in Kilgore. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.
Thomas was survived by his wife, Keli Touchstone Harper, and their four daughters, Alissa, Kasi, Kinnedy, and Kindyl Harper.
On the night of his death, Thomas Lynn Harper was involved in an altercation at J's Place, a bar located on East Marshall Avenue in Longview. The altercation escalated, and Thomas was found shot to death outside the bar. The investigation into his death led to the arrest of Kyron Dylann Adams, a 38-year-old African American male from Longview. Adams was charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. His bond for the murder charge was set at $500,000.
The case against Kyron Dylann Adams progressed through the legal system, and he was ultimately convicted of the murder of Thomas Lynn Harper. Adams was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the fatal shooting. The investigation revealed that the altercation at J's Place was the catalyst for the tragic events that led to Thomas's death. The community of Longview mourned the loss of Thomas Lynn Harper, a beloved member of the community, and the case served as a reminder of the devastating impact of violence.
