JAMES M. THARP

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Kansas City, Kansas

JAMES THARP Obituary

James M. Tharp, 66, Mission, Kan., died Monday, January 3, 2010, at the University of Kansas Hospital. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan., where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Animal Haven, 9800 W. Antioch, Merriam, KS 66203. Jim was born Dec. 6, 1943, in Kansas City, Kan., and was a lifetime area resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Marcille Tharp. He is survived by a brother, Lawrence K. Tharp, Jacksboro, Tenn.; and a niece, Lisa Tharp Richardson, Lexington, Ky. Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, Kansas City, Kan., (913) 621-6400.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES THARP

9 Entries

Becky Tough

February 19, 2010

We met over our love for animals and sports cars 40 plus years ago. You became a wonderful friend and confidant and even my marriage partner for a few years. You were a man of so many talents and you were so smart and always knew the answers. It was such a pleasure having known and having loved you and to have been loved by you. I am so sorry that I had not talked to you for a couple of years and then, ironically, I was visiting for the weekend in Kansas City, staying in Mission, KS on Jan. 3, 2010. I will miss you and you will be in my heart forever. Thank you, Jim, for all that you gave to me.

Angela Carson

January 12, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Jim really took time with our family and especially with Tony my husband Jim taught Tony a lot of things about being a hard worker and as well as teaching him how to drive different equipment . He will be greatly missed. Angela Carson (Kansas City, Missouri)

Kelly Johnson

January 11, 2010

Jim was a great man. He was great at everything he did and I would say probably the smartest man I knew. He gave me the gift of teaching me everything he knew about accounting which in turn gave me a chance at future jobs. He truly was a beautiful soul! He helped everyone no matter if you deserved it or not. Every time I drive down I-35 downtown area and see the crazy house he built I can't help but think of his spunk and crazy but great ideas. He was one of the few people I ever knew that had a rational mind but was creative also. He loved cars and architecture oh and his pets. I will never forget the crazy white cats he had in the basement of his house, he loved his cats and dog. I agree with Lisa he had a wicked gleam in his eye always, he was always so full of life. I remember working with him sometimes doing manual labor and he would work circles around me and whoever else would be working that day and we were all about 40 years younger. The world lost a great person that Sunday! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your dad Lisa I am so very sorry. Jim talked about you all the time he cared a lot about you and I am sure he misses you also. Jim I am forever grateful for the help and advice you have given me over the years and you will be greatly missed by not only me but everyone who you touched. I know you are in heaven looking down on all of us, I couldn't think of a better guardian angle. I am not going to say goodbye, I am going to say till I see you on the other side.

Lisa Richardson

January 9, 2010

Missing my uncle ... remembering him as a pet lover, builder, businessman and most of all, friend. A unique man with limitless ability and energy, a dry sense of humor and a wicked gleam in his eye, he will be missed by those whose lives he touched. G'bye Jim ... and Godspeed.

Stephanie Richardson

January 8, 2010

I'd only known Jim for a few years, but he showed me friendship and compassion and true love when I was all alone. He will always be in my heart. I miss him deeply.

Harold Frye

January 8, 2010

Many great memories come flowing back of Jim during Troop 6 campouts and so many events at Wyandotte High School. Jim's penchant for fun touched us all.

Kathy Warner

January 8, 2010

I was sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He had been a part of my family and my best friend for over 16 years. Jim was a caring man with a heart of gold. He will be greatly missed.

Valerie Hammons

January 7, 2010

Jim was a dear family friend for years. He was a Renaissance man whether in a business or a hobby. Jim was there to help when needed and he will be missed by many.

Stephen Ault

January 7, 2010

Saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a generous and unique person and I was glad to have known him. Can't think of anyone else who could sit calmly as a passenger while I drove his Lexus or Lightning at 120+MPH. The Kansas City area has lost someone who made a difference.

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