Robert Larry "Bob" Sharp

1940 - 2017

Robert Larry "Bob" Sharp obituary, 1940-2017, Newberry, FL

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Milam Funeral and Cremation Services

22405 West Newberry Road

Newberry, Florida

Robert Sharp Obituary

Robert "Bob" Larry Sharp, 76, of Newberry passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home in Newberry.
Bob was born in Otter Creek Dec.17, 1940 to John and Ola Mae Sharp.
Bob joined the Navy at 17, serving as a radioman, retiring in 1977 as a First-Class Petty Officer with 21 years of honorable service. Bob held a number of jobs over the years, from boat captain for an environmental testing firm to plant mechanic for the Alachua County School Board to running his own maintenance company. Bob was one to always keep busy, whether tending his plants and fruit trees (It was said that he could plant a stick in the ground and it would grow.) to trying his hand at worm farming. Bob was an avid bowler, participating in many leagues over the years and statewide tournaments. His favorite thing to do was fishing, followed closely by hunting. Bob was also an accomplished cross-stitcher.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Wanda; brother, Billy Ray; daughter, Sommer (David Richter); son, Stacy (Danielle); stepsons, Eric (Marina) Sapp and Matthew (Deborah) Sapp; grandchildren, Stephen, Spencer, Secelia, Shelby Minnix, Hallie Colding, Dylan Sapp, Alyssa Sapp, Hannah Sapp, Logan Sapp and great-grandchildren, Breighton Lansing and Savannah Sapp.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gene Sharp and John Abner; sisters, Laura Miller, Freda Mae Barnhill and Virginia Meeks and granddaughter Makayla Sapp.
A Celebration of Life will be held July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Milam Funeral Home of Newberry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are in the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services 22405 West Newberry Road Newberry, FL 32669 (352) 472-5361 www.milamfh.com

Published by Chiefland Citizen from Jul. 18 to Jul. 25, 2017.
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