He was born on September 8, 1967 in Peoria Heights to Raymond and Dorothy (Read) Sharp. He married Missy Jordan, his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, on October 10, 1987 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving is a sister, Melissa Hermacinski of Peoria, a niece Melody Sharp of Chillicothe, several other nieces, nephews, extended family, best friends, Eric Schneider and Matt Wiese and his beloved dog Finley.
Vince worked as a lock smith with Allied Lock and Safe and enjoyed listening to music, riding his four wheeler and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Michael Jordan fan and will be remembered as a devoted friend, with an enormous heart. Vince was also a former referee and Peoria Heights JBL coach.
Cremation will be accorded and there will be no services at this. A celebration of Life will be at a later date. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes or to the American Heart Association.