Darrell Gene Sharp

Darrell Gene Sharp was born July 20, 1930, in Amarillo, Texas to Sarah Truesdell Sharp and H.L. Sharp. He arrived in his heavenly home on May 10, 2022, at the age of 91 in Amarillo at the VA Hospital. Darrell was a twin born as the sixth of eight children. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1949. After high school, Darrell was involved in Amarillo Kid’s Inc. as a coach and player in softball, football, and basketball. In 1951, he was drafted into the Army and served in Korea in the 31st Infantry Special Troops Division as a Private E-1. For his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with the Bronze Service Star, the United National Service Medal, and Combat Infantry’s Badge.

In 1953, Darrell married Mary K. Bohn, creating a loving union that lasted nearly 69 years. The early days of their marriage were full of adventure as Darrell was active in sports through bowling leagues and softball teams as well as working with young people in summer youth groups and Sunday School classes. He was also a youth director in the United Methodist Church and a sponsor of summer youth at Purdue University. Darrell and Mary K. joyfully welcomed their daughters: Teresa in 1958 and Tynetta in 1961. He was a loving father who enjoyed shopping with his girls and attended all their activities.

In 1970, Darrell and Mary K. relocated their family to Borger where he worked as a draftsman at Phillips Petroleum. There, Darrell continued his service to others as a Cub Scout master and President of the PTA at Gateway Elementary School. He also ran for the Borger ISD school board and organized the Band Booster Club and served as the President. In 1986, Darrell and Mary K. returned to Amarillo where they built a beautiful home, and Darrell worked as a building superintendent at Olsen Park Baptist, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and St. Luke’s Presbyterian. Darrell and Mary K. began enjoying retirement with each other and their growing family of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Darrell always enjoyed working in the yard and planting flowers until he was unable to do so. He also became a collector of many things, including any Dallas Cowboys object, bobble heads, brass figures, and baseball caps. Later in life, reading and collecting many books became a keen hobby of Darrell’s.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Donovan, Edward, and Joe and sister Marie.

Darrell is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary K., and two daughters: Teresa Watson and husband, Jim, of Valle De Oro, TX, and Tynetta Cooper and husband, Kelly, of Mustang, Oklahoma. Darrell was the proud grandfather of five grandsons: Cory Campbell and wife Jamie of Canadian; Drew Watson and wife Brandy of Amarillo; Clay Cooper and wife Allison of Borger; Chad Cooper and wife Taylor of Borger; and Dr. Justin Cooper and wife Layne of Lubbock. He is survived by 15 great grandchildren: Baylor, Boston, and Blaine Campbell; Elizabeth, Mikala, and Novalee Watson and Shaylee and Colby Gibbs; Colton and Mackenzie Cooper; Casen and Baylee Cooper; and Hayden Kate, Nolan, and Crosby Layne Cooper. Darrell is also survived by his twin brother, Dr. Jarrell Sharp, of Denton; sister, Juanita, of Melbourne, FL; and brother, Arthur, and wife Billie of Roswell, NM.

The family requests donations in Darrell’s memory to the VA Hospital Attn: Palliative/Hospice Care

in Amarillo at 6010 W Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX, 79106.

A celebration of life for Darrell will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 Interstate 40, Amarillo, Texas 79106. Following the celebration of life will be a graveside service at 3:00 PM at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes St, Amarillo, Texas 79103.

Serving as pallbearers are Jim Watson, Kelly Cooper, Cory Campbell, Drew Watson, Clay Cooper, Chad Cooper and Justin Cooper.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griggsschoolergordon.com for the Sharp family.