Mr. Sharpe made some guidon stands for us at the Comal County Jail. One call from Dana to see if he would help out was all it took and he sprung into action. The guidons were a huge moral booster for all of my Corrections Officers , and having a place to display them was huge. Each stand has "RS" branded into them and a small plaque will soon go on them to forever engrain Mr. Shapre into the history of the Comal County Jail. Thank you very much for your contribution Mr. Sharpe.

Cpt. Jared A. Medrano, 
Comal County Sheriff's Office
Jail Division

We were accepted into the family day one after meeting him. His love for his family was so obvious we just knew he was a very special man and his family was so like ours that we knew our daughter was marrying into a  family of love and togetherness. He always treated us like we were so special to him. He was always smiling from deep inside no matter how badly he felt. A beautiful man, a loving husband, a doting father and grandfather and a wonderful friend. We shared grandchildren and how they loved their Poppy.  We love the heart and soul of this man and will miss him forever. God bless this beautiful man   

My sister won the father-in-love jackpot when she got Poppy. She was so gracious to share him with me.  He welcomed me and my boys when they came along, with wide open arms.  They think of him as their other grandfather.   Genuinely and sincerely he included us in holiday celebrations, special events and just plain old get togethers.  He was always checking to make sure everyone was happy, fed and having a good time.  I will always remember his sweet voice and the many conversations I had with him.   He was so interesting and always had kind and positive words to say.   He was a bright light and this world is a little dimmer without him in it.   Philippians 4:8 has always reminded me of Poppy.  That’s just how he was built.
I love you Poppy and I will miss you.  The boys love and miss you too.  We are so blessed and so thankful that you came into our lives and called us family.   We will see you again! 💙✝️😇

I first meet Richard in 1993 and then as a favor to Peggie, he hired me on at WPI to work on his crew (although he didn't want to). After a hard two weeks of Hammer wrenching all day long, he then took me under his wing and taught me as much as I wanted to learn.  He made sure I understood from mechanical to electrical and then put me in a position to learn even more.  Although he never wanted to take any credit in helping me become who I am today and the achievements I've made in my career. He deserves all the credit, he gave me a chance when no one else would and most importantly he believed in me.  Without him I would not have  been able to open the doors that I went through in my 28 years in the industry. He was my foreman, mentor, counselor, fishing buddy but most of all he was my Best Friend. He was the first to volunteer to help you when ever you needed it and always ready to listen to you when you needed to talk.  He also taught me that you need to work hard but, you also need to live life to the fullest and laugh. He was always the life of a party and ready for fun at work and home.  He was in deed the happiest guy I have ever known. My life was made 100% better with him in it. 

I will never forget you and I will always miss you Richard, I love you man!

Richard and Linda met when I was 11. He was soon off to Vietnam. US Army Charlie Company Americal Division. When he made a call from Vietnam it was the middle of the night for us. The whole house was awake and sitting on the stairs to ease drop on their call. There were tears from all of us because he definitely was in harms way and we didn't know if we would ever see him again. They married when he got back and let me live with them awhile. He was more  big brother than  brother in law.  He took me to buy my first big bike, a Yamaha 650. He had a BSA 650 and Mike Duplant had a Triumph 650. We had a lot of fun riding. Richard was a mentor to me ,Phillip Farelli, Mike Duplant and everyone who worked for him. He never asked for respect but he earned it. He could fix any motor and make it run like a top.He loved to have fun and could be as big a kid as us. He would load all of us up in the bomb an old Buick work car and haul us out to the Brazos River turn around to have BB gun wars. No one lost an eye and we laughed a lot. I could tell lots of stories when the whole family would hang out  at Thunder Bird Lodge on lake Buchanan, or beach houses we rented. Richard liked to take pictures and kept upgrading cameras. One day at their Desert Rose house their was a family gathering, I was sitting in the middle of the den in a big chair and he was focusing his camera my way  I was positioning  myself to have my picture taken. He had a tripod set up. After he got ready, he rushed right over the top of me and started yelling move! move! I was confused for a second but got out of the chair and he jumped in just as the timer went off on the camera and took his picture. We laughed so hard. Its tough to say goodbye to someone that truly enriched your life. After a hard fought battle to live he faced death with courage and grace. He always had a smile, I smile when I think of him. He was loved.

Poppy,

I came into your family not knowing what I’d find I was nervous but you gently ease my mind you made me and the kids feel right at home you welcomed us with open arms, and that I will never forget.

You’re a great father-in-law you stand above the rest. Thank you for for raising amazing daughter like I said don’t worry Poppy I got this. 

I am grateful for the time we spent together, and the laughter we shared, I look forward to the day we meet again I’ll bring the cookies !!!

God bless this amazing man and his gentle soul. 

You will be sorely missed. 

Love you Poppy!!!!

I met Richard through my brother Mike Riley.  Richard made great bird houses and shadowboxes. My brother and Richard met up at PTSD meetings and became close friends. They had much in common as both were Vietnam vets and infantry so they saw firsthand what war is all about.  My condolences to the Sharpe family and to my brother Mike as I know he thought the world of Richard. They were very much alike. At ease soldier, you have done well....

Richard always made you feel welcomed at his house and made sure you were comfortable!  You will be greatly missed sweet man! 

Rachel Curl

To my friend who made the world a better place - just by being you. I always hollered out “INSPECTOR” close to 6 AM most mornings we new one another. Anyone that knew Richard knew he was a true man of greatness with a huge heart. That ol’ saying “ They don’t make men like that anymore” holds so true about our Richard / Al. I supposed the best honor I could give to Richard and his family is this - “Richard your sprit  will forever be with me and our families - as all of us have been loved and blessed by one of the greatest men I have ever had the honor to call my buddy and friend”.  I will seen you again my friend. Love James and Sharon Bond

Richard Sharpe was a great friend He would let you borrow anything he had I guess he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it more than he did and when it came to fishing will he was one of the best and he enjoyed it so much we had so much fun over the years fishing together he will be missed very much also a man of Great Character your friend Mike

Life will never be the same without you Daddy.
What a blessing and honor it’s been to have you as my Father. That’s big smile and gentle guidance. You truly are One of a Kind! I will miss you but I take comfort in knowing I will see you again. I love you more ❤️

Richard,I will never forget you.You are truly a class act.You and I shared something in common as Vietnam veterans.We both understood what the other one went through and we were able to talk about it to each other one on one and because of that it helped us deal with our PTSD .I will miss you not being in our classes,sitting next to me,joking,talking about everything except Vietnam.You and I and Geno are part of a brotherhood of Vietnam veterans who served our country when our country needed us and we proudly answered the call.We were "boots on the ground" on the front lines assigned to infantry units and we did what we were told.This is where we found out how short life really is but we made it home to our families so we could some day meet each other and become friends.God bless you and keep you Richard,I will think of you often.................Mike

Dad,
When I think of you a world of happy thoughts flood my head and I can only smile when I think of you at any moment in my life. Having you as my father has already given me a lifetimes worth of great memories with tons of laughs and life lessons. You have set me on a journey knowing your kind heart and love that will hopefully affect many more in the same selflessness manor as you did. 

Your genuine kindness towards all was beautiful and so was your laugh... 
I pray all that knew you carry on your fun loving manor and appetite for good times the most from you. It’s truly one of the best ways to a great life!

I tell all of our stories to my children so they understand the importance of what you showed us all and gave freely to so many… LOVE. I miss you deeply already dad and hope I make you proud of how I finish up here. I look forward to the day you welcome me home and show me all your favorite fishing spots. 

I Will Love You, Miss You and Honor You… Till we meet again.

Rest Well Dad 

A Great Day to Remember…
Thank You For All The Fun Memories Dad

Dad
   I consider it a privilege and am so blessed to be a Sharpe. Your passing has left an enormous hole in so many that can never be filled. Lately I have been thinking of all of the fun times we had on the lake and all of the awesome trips we took. You always made everyone feel taken care of. Thank you for never treating me like a daughter-in-law. Y’all welcomed me and my family into yours right away.  
    To see you with your children and grandchildren was a beautiful sight- I doubt you were ever so happy. 
    I know through our Savior who bled and died for us all that I will surely see you again in Glory. I can’t wait to see you up there on the  lake. 
   Love you so much Pop,
        Leah 

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Richard Albert Sharpe

April 17, 1947 – July 20, 2022

American Heritage Funeral Home

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