Waynesville, NC – Cecil Joe Sharp, age 79 passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born in Haywood County on July 25, 1940 to the late Ford and Frances Sharp.
Cecil retired from Dayco working in the maintenance department for many years. He was a member of Allen’s Creek Baptist Church. He served his church faithfully where he was the #1 Brotherhood Man and participated in the Drive Thru Prayer on Saturday morning’s until he become sick.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Susan Sanchez; and brothers, Frank and Jimmy Sharp.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 59 years, Marie Sharp; son, Scott (Cathy) Sharp of Ocala, FL; brothers, Charlie (Irene) Sharp and Larry (Janice) Sharp; sisters, Lois (Kenneth) Hannah, Judy Sharp and Louella (Roy) Holland; grandchildren, Gerald Sanchez, Stephen (Kate) Sanchez, Timothy (Virginia) Sanchez, Tom (Christiana) Sharp, Bonnie Sharp and Lauren Sanchez; great grandchildren, Olivia Sharp and Sawyer; son in law, Gerald Sanchez; and sister in laws, Sue and Betty Sharp.
Funeral services will be held 3:30 pm Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Allen’s Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Scotty Patrick and Reverend Eddie Deitz officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday prior to the service from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at the church.
Burial will be held at Green Hill Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gerald, Stephen, and Timothy Sanchez, Tom Sharp, Brian Lanning, and Joshua Mashburn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Allen’s Creek Baptist Church, c/o Carpet fund, 549 Allens Creek, Waynesville, NC 28786.
Garrett Funeral Home is caring for the family. A message of comfort may be made to the family at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com
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