He was born on July 30, 1925 in Berlin, IL, the son of the late Marcus and Ina (Gossage) Sharp.
Mr. Sharp worked as a carpenter for Herb James Construction in Springfield.
He is survived by 2 nieces, Cindy (husband Ed) Ross of Rochester, IL, and Linda (companion Bob Cary) Whitmore of Springfield; a nephew, Mike Sharp of Springfield, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Mark and Glen Sharp.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11 am at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Interveteran’s Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
