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Dr. Bert L. Sharp, 81, died August 31, 2008, at Premier Place of the Glenview of Naples, FL. He was born November 4, 1926 in Philadelphia, MS.
He spent more than 40 years in education in public schools in Mississippi and Florida, in college work at Auburn University, AL, and finally for 30 of those years as a professor and as a dean at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He was active in many professional associations including terms as president of the National Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and as president of the Deans of Education of Land Grant Colleges.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Warren Sharp, his son Dr. Kenneth Sharp and wife Jane, granddaughters, Sarah and Katie of Nashville, TN; son Dr. Richard Sharp and wife Jan, grandsons Andrew and Tyler of Wayland, MA; brother William K. Sharp and wife, Peggy, of McComb, MS.
Services will be held at Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church of Naples, FL, at 10 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2008, conducted by Father Michael Basden, Rector. A reception will follow at the Glenview, 100 Glenview Place, Naples, Fl.
Memorial gifts may be made to Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church, 553 Galleon Drive, Naples, FL 34102, to the Scholarship Fund of the Glenview, 100 Glenview Drive, Naples, FL, 34108, or to the charity of your choice. The Beachwood Society, 239-261-1767
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Dale E. Williams
October 10, 2008
I remember Dr. Sharp as a wonderful southern gentleman. As a young African-American female going through graduate school I always listened so intently as he spoke with such great command of the English language, and the knowledge he possessed and shared. I will never forget him.
Linda Lamme
September 9, 2008
Bert Sharp was the Dean of the College of Education when I was hired in 1974. The early childhood faculty (I taught children's literature, language arts, and reading), were housed in a renovated World War II barracks just west of what is still the Campus Bookstore. When part of the roof fell in 2 years later, Dean Sharp came over to inspect the damage, and decided we would move to the third floor of Peabody Hall, where we remained until the construction of the annex to Norman Hall was completed. I remember Bert Sharp fondly as a man who was a gentle leader who accomplished a great deal in his tenure as dean. My sympathies to his family.
Pat Powers
September 5, 2008
We are saddened to learn of the loss of such a fine man. He was an innovative educator, devoted husband and proud father. Our condolences to Mary, their sons and families.
Pat and Sylvia
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