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VIRGIL THARP Obituary

VIRGIL THARP, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2014, at home. He was born on Nov. 8, 1930, in Fort Wayne. He was a 1948 graduate of Central High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran receiving several citations. Virgil was formerly employed by Dana Corp., General Electric and General Motors-Defiance. He retired from both International Harvester with 30 years of service and Phelps Dodge after eight years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 49 years 11 months and 4 days, Patricia (Faulkner) Tharp; children, Shelia (Robert) Starks, Fred (Cheryl) Underwood, Kimberly (Michael) McCowin, Sonya Tharp, Toya Phillips, and Virgil A. (Chamessa) Tharp; brother-in-law, Dossie Burnett; along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Tharp Sr. and Fannie Tharp-Dudley; brother, Walter Tharp Jr.; sister, Betty Burnett; foster sister, Callie Allen; and grandson, Reginald Starks. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay St., with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, at the church. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. Send condolences at www.ellisfh.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 18, 2014.
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Dear Pat, I was informed of your loss while in Indianapolis. You have been very resilient. God always sends an angel, and Virgil is at peace. May peace and blessings be with you.

Madeline Marcelia Garvin

July 18, 2014

Thank you Lord for allowing Uncle Virgil to be a blessing in my life. Thank you for the tears and the laughter; thank you for the spankings; thank you love. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Deborah (Neecy) Burnett-Arrington

June 23, 2014

It was a pleasure to have met and known you Mr.Tharp and my condolences and prayers go out to Mrs.Pat and the entire Tharp family

J. Ellis

June 20, 2014

Although we cannot be there, know our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God continue to strengthen you. We love you.

Diedre & James Churn

June 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

derek tolbert

June 19, 2014

Virgil and your beautiful wife and family, Thomas and I have so much love for you all. God said he would never leave us nor forsake us that is
awesome to know during our time of morning.. Be comfort in the arms of our heavenly father.

Thomas & Melinda

June 19, 2014

Pat and family please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.

Rommel and Rochelle Dickey

June 18, 2014

Toya I am so sorry for your loss. You know I am here for you if you need anything! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts!

Crystal Wilson

June 18, 2014

sarah dowdell

June 18, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

June 18, 2014

To the whole Tharp family, my prayers go up for you in this time of grief. I had the opportunity to meet Mr Tharp back at South Park Church and I have always admired him, for he was a great spirited person. May God bless each of you with a joy that's unspeakable and strength to hold on to His unchanging hand. God Bless

Roxanne Charlton

June 18, 2014

My deepest condolences to my neighborhood family my heart goes out to the family. I will pray that God comforts you all at this time. Love you all.

Sabrina Lapsley

June 18, 2014

Virgil, I am so sorry about your Dad. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vicki Lee

June 18, 2014

My prayers go out to you, Virgil, Toya and the rest of the family! May God keep you all in perfect peace!

S. Moore

June 18, 2014

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