Dale Waymon Sharpe

Dale was born in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Waymon and Mary (Young) Sharpe, and was their only child. Being raised in a loving home, after God, family became his highest priority. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1974, Dale met the love of his life, Vicki Ann McGill, and they were married on April 28, 1979. Their union produced two children: Ryan (Courtney) Sharpe of Tampa, Florida, and Katy Sharpe of Warren, Michigan. One of the greatest days of Dale’s life happened when his first and only grandchild was born, Reilly Sharpe, who was his “Peanut,” and he was Reilly’s “Bob.”

In 1986, Dale relocated his family to Warren, Michigan, and was a part of the Maranatha Church of God family for over 40 years until the time of his death. Over the years, he built life-long friendships at the church.

Dale enjoyed eating out, walking several miles a day, and was an avid sports fan, especially watching or going to University of Michigan Football and Detroit Tigers games with Katy. He loved his bowling leagues, and spending time with his coworkers from the United States Postal Service in Troy where he worked for 35 and a half years. He recently retired from the post office on August 27, 2021, and was looking forward to spending extended time with Reilly in Florida.

Dale’s life was filled with love and family. Though he tirelessly worked two jobs during his kid’s school years, he always found time to be present in their lives. Whether it was church events, school events, Boy Scouts, band trips, or little league, Dale was always there as a leader or coach. When his kids were little, he spent time at home with them grilling out, playing catch, wrestling in the floor, ice skating, and going to the park. When Reilly came along, he loved to take him to amusement parks, trampoline parks, roller skating, skate parks, and playing Nerf gun wars in his basement.

He loved to travel, and took his family on many vacations to Orlando, cruises all over the Caribbean, and even went on a missions trip with Ryan to Europe. While there, he was able to visit Paris, Stockholm, and took part in the missions effort in Serbia. In 2019, he went on a cross-country road trip with his family that included 8 states, whitewater rafting, and National Parks. Whenever he could, he would make a trip to Tampa, Florida, to spend time with his Peanut.

Dale’s sense of humor and smile endeared himself to anyone with whom he came into contact. He never met a stranger, and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He mowed the grass, shoveled snow, and even cleaned the gutters out for his elderly neighbors. He took care of those he loved most, and provided a great life for his family. As an only child, he single-handedly provided care for his mother after she was diagnosed with late-stage cancer until her death in 2010, and then provided that same level of care for his father until his death in 2015.

In addition to the relatives above, Dale loved, and was loved by his many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was “Uncle D” to his nieces, Carly and Megan McGill; son-in-law of Carolyn and the late Bill McGill; brother-in-law of William McGill and Reneé McGill.

Although he is gone now, we look forward to being reunited in Heaven.