Vance R. Dr. Sharp

Dr. Vance R. Sharp, 83, of Yalaha, Fla., and formerly of Oak Ridge, Tenn., was born Aug. 15, 1932, in LaFollette, Tenn. He passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Tampa General Hospital after a brief illness. Dr. Sharp practiced dentistry in Oak Ridge for over 40 years and was also a real estate appraiser for many years. He grew up in Campbell County, Tenn. He graduated from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville with a bachelor's degree in business. He served in the Army as an enlisted officer and became a helicopter pilot where he developed a lifelong love of aviation. Upon an honorable discharge of military service he entered the College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee in Memphis where he graduated in the top of his class. He loved fishing and hunting with family and friends. He enjoyed making jewelry and he especially loved UT sports, he was a Vol for life. He loved Facebook.
He was married for 58 years to the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth, who passed away in 2013. He was devoted to his family and he is survived by daughters, Holly (Greg) Scheider of Rockwood, Tenn.; and Shelly (Theresa) Sharp of Ridge Manor, Fla.; son, Dr. Philip (Karen) Sharp of Tallahassee, Fla.; grandchildren, Ricky (Stephanie) Neu; Ray (Katrina) Neu; Robin (Matt) Melton and Savannah Sharp; great-grandchildren, Baylee Goldston; Mattison Melton; Cooper Neu and Carson Neu; sister, Betty Lou Sharp Weir; sisters-in-law, Sue Hollingsworth and Kathryne Barbee; many nieces; nephews and other loving extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Columbia Sharp and infant great-granddaughter, Blessing Neu.
There will be a celebration of life and love at the family residence in Yalaha, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in his