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1951
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2015
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Arthur SHARP Obituary
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SHARP, Jr., Arthur C. Age 63, passed away unexpectedly on July 24th, 2015. He was born on November 6th, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. In 1970, while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines in Vietnam, he was awarded The Purple Heart. He lived by honor, loyalty, love and compassion. Through example, he taught his children hard work, honesty, determination and kindness are principles to live by. He was a loving husband, father, "Poppy" and friend. He loved with his whole heart by always placing his family, friends and others first. Art was an avid hunter and looked forward to deer hunting season each year. He enjoyed riding his HD motorcycle, playing arcade games and all things that involved spending time with his family. He felt everyday should be a family day. His profession as an electrician brought him pride and joy. He thoroughly enjoyed his employment with Ohio Electric Services, whom he worked for at the time of his death. Art was preceded in death by his father Arthur C. Sharp, Sr., stepfather Dale Brandenburg and sisters Stella Moffitt, Arttie Sue Sharp and Gloria Sharp. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Kimberlie (Lowman) Sharp, son Paul Arthur Sharp, daughters Trisha (Mark) Ponichtera and Mollie (Erick) Hamby and his beloved grandchildren Morgan, Erin and Colton Hamby and Ava and Aidan Ponichtera. His mother Pauline Brandenburg, sister Martha Watkins and brother Jerry (Kellie) Sharp. He will be deeply missed by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Paul and Patricia Lowman and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Charmaine and Chip DeBrosse. He was loved deeply by numerous nieces and nephews. A special Thank You to Art's caregivers at Miami Valley Hospital Heart and Vascular ICU for their extraordinary care and compassion. And, to the Hospice Angels who cared for Art in his final hours. Visitation will be Thursday, July 30th from 4-8pm at Tobias Funeral Home-Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Avenue, Dayton, 45420. Mass of Christian Burial Friday July 31st, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 830 Bowen St., Dayton 45410. Interment will be at the Dayton National Cemetery with military honors immediately following the mass. Memorial donations may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth organization at bbbsgmv.org or HospiceofDayton.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Andrea Artis
August 22, 2015
Aunt Kim, Trisha, Mollie, and Bo. I am praying for you daily as you go through this tough time. I am so thankful for the time we were blessed to spend as a part of your family when we were younger. Uncle Art was very much a Father figure to me and Holly. We will always be the Four Musketeers. His passing was very hard on me, and I still miss him daily. I can only imagine how hard this is for all of you. One thing I know is that there is a void in our family that will never be filled. I will always miss him. Please know that we are here for you always.
Lots of Love,
Chris, Andi, and Robinson Artis
August 17, 2015
Dear Kim, Trisha, Mollie, Bo and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Art. He was more than a wonderful husband, father and poppy, he was one of the best brothers-in-law a family could be blessed with having along with being a friend to anyone he met. He was always willing to help without complaint and was such a good natured and pleasant man. No one will ever fill his shoes. We all miss him terribly. I pray for peace and solace as you settle into your new life and remember that you will once again be together as JESUS promises us. I love you and am here for you. Charm and Chip
August 17, 2015
Dear Kim, I have not met you but my husband and I know of you and Art through Ray and Charmaine, who are dear friends. I worked for Ray for many years. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. - Beverly and Greg Siek
Darlene & Jeff Geswein
August 6, 2015
Dear Kim. Trisha, Mollie and Bo,
We are so sad by the loss of Art. Looking through the pictures just shows you the type of man he was. He showed everyone how important life and family is. We can say we are truly blessed to have had him in our lives. We always enjoyed the times we were together. We love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
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pam Gyenes Kelley
August 4, 2015
I love you. You will be in my prayers.
Brian Syx
July 31, 2015
Kim, May your wonderful memories of Art help to sustain you, and your entire family at this sorrowful time.Brian
Brian and Kelly Lewis
July 31, 2015
Kim and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cherish your wonderful memories that you have of your husband and dad. He was such a lucky man to have you all in his life for all the love, care, and support you provided him.
Celia Brannon
July 31, 2015
Kim, I am so sorry for your great loss. I know he lives on through your memories. I pray for strength for you and your family, and peace knowing his was a life well lived.
Stacy & Alex Harnish
July 30, 2015
Dear Trisha and family,
We send our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. We learned what an extraordinary man he was from his obituary. We are so very saddened by your loss.
Don & Mary Sharp
July 30, 2015
We were very sad to read about Art's passing. He was a very strong willed and caring person who will be missed by many. Our prayers are with all of the family and friends during this most difficult time.
Kyle, Missi, Paisley & McCoy Geswein
July 30, 2015
Oh, how we love you, Sharp family! Thank you for sharing Art's life through pictures with us; we, too, learned a little more about your "gentle giant" through those pictures. Losing a loved one is never easy, but it's especially hard when that loved one is everything a man should be: a great husband, dad, and poppy. He sure is leaving behind a legacy, though, his amazing family. We're so sorry. <3
Andrea Kennedy
July 30, 2015
Kim,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. May God give you strength.
Prayers to you.
Shanna Prater
July 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Art was an amazing man,who always made me laugh and he loved his family fiercely! I love you all very much & Art will always be in our ❤ I will always cherish my summer with you all!
Mark and Jean Flohre
July 30, 2015
Our dear friends Kim and family, Mark and I are sending our deepest sympathy to you all. Art was a wonderful man and will live through each and and every one of you until you meet again. We love you all.
July 30, 2015
Kim and family, so sorry for your loss of Art. Charolette Adkins and Family.
Annabelle Sharp
July 30, 2015
Kim, Trisha, Mollie, and Paul I am so incredibly saddened for your loss. It is very apparent Art held a very special place within your family as a great husband, father, and grandfather. Each one of you continue to be in my thoughts as you go through this stage. My sincerest sympathies and love.
Debie Watson
July 30, 2015
Kim and family praying for you today. So sorry for your loss. Mollie,Eric,Mark we are all thinking about you and your family.
Bob Dutton
July 29, 2015
I was greatly saddened to hear of Art Sharp's passing. I worked with Art at MDI in 1977. When you work together as a 3-man crew as we did, you get to know a little something about each other's character. Smart, strong, positive, and determined, Art was as fine a worker as I have ever seen, and that is a fact.
Doug Brunk
July 29, 2015
So sorry to hear of Art's passing.My thoughts and prayers to the entire Sharp Family. Art and Jerry's Family lived across the street from us on E. Third St. when we were kids.
John and Joyce Berczelly and Family
July 29, 2015
Kim and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Art was a fun-loving man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are sure he will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.
July 29, 2015
Kim, Molly, Trisha and Family,
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love from Canton,
Ralph, Suzy (Ponichtera), Valerie and Stephanie Berardo
Nikki Martin
July 29, 2015
Trisha and family, I am so very sorry for your loss! You will all continue to be in my prayers!
Melissa Wilcox
July 29, 2015
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memories (through photos) with us. I never knew Art was awarded the Purple Heart. He was an amazing man and he will be deeply missed. I love you guys very much and I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
July 29, 2015
Kim and family we are so sorry for your loss. We are glad we got to spend some time with Art. Our prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything at all we are here for you. Ray & Helen Owens
Carolyn Noffsinger
July 28, 2015
Kim and family,
So sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do or if you need someone simply to listen, please don't hesitate to call.
Love and sympathy,
Carolyn and Dusty
Mike Hinders
July 28, 2015
Kim and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers God Bless and may Arthur shine down on your from the Heavens above.
Cindy August
July 28, 2015
Mollie, Trish, and Family:
I was so sad to hear this news for all of you. Thinking of you duirng this sad time.
audrey dillon
July 27, 2015
Kim and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless you and your family
Gary&Carolyn Hilker
July 25, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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