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Michael Sharp

1977 - 2017

Michael Sharp obituary, 1977-2017, Darien, IL

BORN

1977

DIED

2017

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Eckols Funeral Home, Inc.

420 West Liveoak Street

Kenedy, Texas

Michael Sharp Obituary

Michael John Sharp, 40, formerly from Darien, IL but recently from Austin, TX passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 after a long battle with Leukemia. Loving husband of Rebecca Sharp; devoted father of Ruby Sharp; proud son of Jim and Arlene Sharp; Loving brother of Erin DeSimone (Jerry), Brian Sharp (Gina) and twin Jim Sharp (Danielle); Caring uncle of Riley, Samantha, Nathan, Annie, Anthony, Zachary and Steven. Michael was born February 25, 1977 in Chicago, IL. Mike enjoyed golfing, fishing and swimming with his daughter. Mike will be remembered as a kind, gentle and humble person. Family and friends will gather Saturday, May 27, 2017, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral services, 11:00 am at Eckol's Funeral Home in Kenedy, TX. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 25, 2017.

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Jisela Ruiz

June 9, 2017

We are truly sorry for your loss our condolences to Arlene, Jim and family . Sincerely Jisela Ruiz , Guadalupe Ruiz , Paul DeLong .

Gina Sharp

May 25, 2017

In addition, if you would like to help support Mike and Rebecca's daughters (Ruby) college fund, you can go to Michael Sharp GoFund Me at

https://www.gofundme.com/mikes-medical-caregiver-fund


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Gina Sharp

May 25, 2017

Mike was a fun man! He was a fighter. I'll remember playing cards at Sharp's Casino on holidays. Him enjoying golfing. And loving his wife a daughter. I know we'll all have a guardian angel watching over us. Rest In Peace. Gina

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Memorial Events
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May

27

Memorial Gathering

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Eckols Funeral Home, Inc.

420 West Liveoak Street P.O. Box 356, Kenedy, TX 78119

May

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Eckols Funeral Home, Inc.

420 West Liveoak Street P.O. Box 356, Kenedy, TX 78119

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Eckols Funeral Home, Inc.

420 West Liveoak Street P.O. Box 356, Kenedy, TX 78119

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