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Ray Sharp

Phoenix, Arizona

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Ray Sharp, 93, died Thursday, January 17, 2008, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born March 23, 1914 in Paris, Texas and adopted by John and Nana (Stephenson) Sharp. Ray grew up on a farm in Paris, Texas and at a young age moved with his twin brother to Arizona. He began a career as a...

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I've heard about you all my life. Wish I'd have met you and your family. My grandmother was Etha Sharp Hargrove. May God comfort and bless each one.

Ray was someone who made me smile and laugh. He called me "Sugah," and even though I know that was just his way of showing affection to nearly any female relative, it made me feel special. All of my memories of Ray are positive. It was easy to be comfortable with him because of his knack for being hospitable and generous with his time and conversation. His deep "morning" voice told a million stories, and they were all peppered with his infectious laugh. Ray loved to share his...

We wish we could have known Uncle Ray. We send our love and prayers. From Etha Sharp Hargrove's descendants.

It is with deep regret that i sign this guest book representating the full membership of the SharpFamilies website. We are thankful for the life of a man who gave so much and loved so deeply.
Your cousin..among many-Ira Sharp Dennis aka Tootie

I am the daughter of Ila Mae Sharp Weber Corp, daughter of Edward Presley Sharp. She is Uncle Ray's niece. She wanted me to convey how very sad we are at his passing. She would like to be there but at 90 doesn't get out too much anymore. The family is in our thoughts and prayer.

There was such an emptiness in my heart when Uncle Ray left us to join his Lord and Saviour, but at the same time there was a peace and joy to know that he is now in heaven with the love of his life,
Aunt Avo. I have so many fond memories of visits to their house and the welcome I always received.
I'll never forget the stories and jokes Uncle Ray was alway telling.
How blessed the Sharp family was on that day John and Nannie Sharp adopted those twin baby boys so many years...

I've lost my favorite uncle and a great person. He will be missed very much by me but I know he is already dancing with with the angels in Heaven.