Joseph F. Sharp Jr.

Joseph Foster "Joe" Sharp, Jr. died on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at a local medical facility.
He attended Mississippi State University, however near completion of his college career, was drafted into military service. Veteran of WW II, he served the Navy in Pacific Theatre .
Joe was married to Charlotte Jones Sharp for 59 years; she predeceased him on January 20, 2004. One of the great love stories shared between two people is the story of their lives.
He is survived by their only child, Jo Ann Sharp Baker; granddaughter, Julie Sharp Culpepper (Monty) Barfield; grandson, Shelton Sebron (Catherine) Culpepper, III; great granddaughters, Julianna Montgomery Barfield and Sarah Catherine Culpepper; sister, Nell Rose Sharp Dundas; nieces and nephews; and a long time hunting pal, Jimmy Rogers of Prentiss, MS.
He served as a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, choir member, song leader and was an active member for 50 years at Calvary Baptist Church, Silver Creek, MS. He also attended and served in New Hebron Baptist Church, New Hebron, MS several years prior to returning to Calvary as an adult.
After Joe relocated from Mississippi to South Carolina, he became an active member of Mizpah Baptist Church serving as Sunday School Teacher, Choir member and Deacon.
Joe was introduced to Gideon's and became greatly enamored with their cause, resulting in a long period of dedicated service, some 20 years.
As an avid outdoorsman he truly enjoyed hunting deer and turkey, but most of all quail.
He lived by his word, setting a sterling example to family and friends. Joe placed God first, family next, then works. Whatever the cost, sickness, tight schedule, other obligations or opportunities, missing church or lack of service to others was not an option.
Visitation will be from 5 pm until 7 pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am Thursday, October 30, 2008, at the Prentiss Cemetery in Prentiss, MS, directed by Saulters-Moore Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideons International.