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BORN
1939
DIED
2002
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Gary Sharp Obituary
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel.
Memorials: James L. West Alzheimer's Center, Happy Hills or charity of choice, in lieu of flowers.
Gary Douglas Sharp was born Aug. 22, 1939, in Graham. He was a private and noble man. Gary served with the Fort Worth Fire Department 30 years before retiring. His motto and advice for others was "Love everybody the way Jesus loves you."
Gary's greatest achievement and joy in life was his family. He cherished family gatherings and spared no expense to make them memorable and significant to each and every member of his family. Bringing joy to them was his heart's purpose. His endless wisdom was a gift to many. His touch, his smile, his presence will be greatly missed. His spirit and all that he stood for will live on in the rest of us.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Waymon and Madelyn Sharp.
Survivors: Wife, Kay Sharp of Hurst; children, Debi Hefner and husband, Larry of Aledo, Jim Sharp and wife, Kathleen of Arlington, Dede Gonzalez and husband, Rick of Fruita, Colo., Kristi Christenson and husband, Mike of Aledo and John Sharp of Irving; grandchildren, Levi and Luke Hefner, Ginnie Plauche and husband, Chris, Christin and Katie Sharp, Remington and Maria Gonzalez, Blake and Bryan Christenson; great-grandchildren, Madelynn Plauche; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jimmie and Phil Holley; several nieces and nephews; and a host of beloved family members and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
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Alan S. Nunn
July 16, 2002
I retired from the Ft. Worth Fire Department in Jan. of 1998, but I had the priviledge to work with Gary Sharp when I was a firefighter at staion 27 and he was a Captain at station 7 in the late '70s and early '80s. We answered calls together. He was hard working, fair and a friend to all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today.
Larry Brazzil
July 16, 2002
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
I remember Gary when he worked for the Richland Hill Fire Dept. He was their only paid fireman at that time 1961 I think. I was a jr. Vol. Fireman and spent many hours with Gary at the Fire Dept. I remember he taught me about alot. He was a good person.
Brian Patterson
July 15, 2002
I will miss you my friend, it has been an honor and privilege to know you. May God give comfort to your family in their time of grief.
Your friend,
Linda Rodgers
July 15, 2002
My thoughts are with you. I will miss Gary.
Dee Williams
July 15, 2002
Gary will be missed here at the City of Fort Worth. His smile, his friendly nature will be missed by all who knew him. May God Bless you with Peace and Strength in these difficult times.
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