James Sharp

James Sharp of Dallas, OR, left to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, due to an almost six-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

James was born on August 11, 1943, in Kansas City, KS. He and his family then moved to Kansas City, MO, when he was young. James graduated from Northeaster High School in 1961.

During his high school years, he held many jobs before deciding to enlist in the USAF. He was stationed at Lakeland Air Force base in Texas.

After basic, he was then transferred to Hamilton Air Force base in California. James spent his four years working on aircraft reciprocating engines.

This is when he met his wife, of 59 years, through a mutual friend. After his four years of active duty, he transferred to McClellan Air Force base and did two years of active reserves.

He and his wife moved to Gridley, CA, for a couple of years, moved to the Yuba/Sutter area for over 30 years before settling in Dallas, OR, for nine years.

He worked for Wheeler Olds, Art Mele, Yuba City Honda, before retiring from Don McCullough Dodge. He received many awards and was a Certified ASE Master Automotive Technician.

James was a very active person. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and water skiing. His favorite hobby was his model trains, especially the "N" scale.

He was also active in the community. He volunteered with the YCPD, CHP and The American Legion Stephen M. Brammer post 705 as Adjutant.

He is preceded in death by his father, John M. Sharp Sr., of Raytown, MO; and his mother, Ruth E. Jackson, of Kansas City, MO.

James is survived by his wife, Joyce Sharp, 76; his daughter, Amanda Glines; son-in-law, Bruce Glines, of CA; his sister-in-law, Naomi Shadwick of Alsea, OR; an older brother, John M. Sharp Jr., of Pennsylvania; younger sister, Jean Anch, of Kansas City, MO; two younger brothers, Bob Mike Ford, of Kansas City, MO; and Patrick Ford, of Kansas City, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

James will surely missed by all who knew him.