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Gary Sharp Obituary

SHARP Gary L. Sharp, age 66, of Thornville, Oh., passed away Monday, April 20, 2009. Gary retired from Columbia Gas in 2002 then went to work for Napa as a delivery driver in the Pickerington and Reynoldsburg area retiring again in 2009. He was a graduate of Reynoldsburg High School, Class of 1960, member of Sunrise Lodge #783 F&AM, and Amvets Post 51 in Thornport, Oh. He is preceded in death by his parents Glen and Virginia Sharp, brother Robert Sharp and father-in-law Richard Yank. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Donna; son, Greg; and daughter, Denise; his loving and caring granddaughter, Ashley; grandsons, Austin, Tommy, and Patrick; brother, Ronald (Judy) Sharp; mother-in-law, Katherine Yank; brother-in-law, Rich Yank; sister-in-law, Roberta (Sharp) Silverman; nephew, Rob (Sharp) Silverman; step-granddaughters, Laura, Angela, and Teresa Griffen; five step-great-grandchildren; and many wonderful friends from the Buckeye Lake area, Pickerington, and Reynoldsburg. His family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., Masonic service at 8 p.m., at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, where his service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. CANCER has taken our loved one from us, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to FairHope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Oh. 43130. Messages may be sent to his family at www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 22, 2009.

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April 23, 2009

DONNA AND FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING GARY WITH US. HE WAS OUR COWORKER OUR FRIEND OUR BUDDY. ALL WRAPED UP IN ONE . BON VOYAGE TILL WE MEET IN GAS CO HEAVEN. YOUR FRIENDS AT COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO.

Ed & Judy Bryant

April 23, 2009

Greg, We were so sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May your memories bring you comfort.
God Bless.

Ira Roberts

April 23, 2009

Donna,
Linda has been keeping me updated all along. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.

Claudia & Ken

April 23, 2009

Donna Sorry to hear about Gary. Brings back funny memories of the "old days" at the point--4th of July steamboat--Woody--our pet ducks & Howard the goose--fire ring parties and just hanging out!

April 23, 2009

Donna ,my heart goes out to you.always remember the good times. I remember talking with him when i was a lot youger..take care my prayers and thought are with you in the comming days...dale

Bob and Vicki Rayl

April 22, 2009

Dear Donna and Family,
Please know that you all are in our prayers and thoughts. Gary was a great guy and it was a pleasure knowing him. God Bless You!
Bob and Vicki Rayl

April 22, 2009

Donna and family, Were so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing.Were glad we had alot of GOOD times & LAUGHTS,Buckeye Ocean will not be the same.Our prayers and thoughts are with you,and if you need a shoulder or an ear give us a call. With Love,Beckie & John(Tooper)

Barbara Floyd

April 22, 2009

Donna and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I just realized we've been friends for 37 years, time flies when you are having fun and knowing you and Gary has always been fun. His presence will continue to be felt in the coming days and years. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your entire family.
With love,
Barb and Sonny Floyd

Martha Townsend

April 22, 2009

Donna, I wish to extend my sympathy to you and your family upon Gary's death. You do not know me but I bought my house from you on Foxchase. May God give you comfort.

Brian, Angie, Emme & Matthew Geist

April 22, 2009

Donna, I am so sorry for your loss and I know he will be sadly missed. I can never tell you how much of a friend he was to me in such a short time. He is a great man and I thank you for sharing him with me and my family. I can only hope that I can be the person he is.... What a wonderful person.

Brian, Angie, Emme & Matthew Geist

April 22, 2009

Donna, I am so sorry for your lose and I know he will be sadly missed. I can never tell you how much of a friend he was to me in such a short time. He is a great man and I thank you for sharing him with me and my family. I can only hope that I can be the person he is.... What a wonderful person. God Bless

Dean Ling

April 22, 2009

I want to express my sorry for your loss. Gary provided many enjoyable times and always had a funny story or shared one of his many catastrophic experiences. He enjoyed finding a bargain and turning it into a jewel.
I have missed him already, I will miss him more. Gary was more than a friend, he was a buddy.

Ron and Carolyn Frash

April 22, 2009

So sorry to hear of the loss of Gary. Ron worked with him at Columbia. Our prayers are with you and your family.

April 22, 2009

Donna, Greg and Denise,

We are very sorry to here this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Betty Williamson, Mark Adkins and the family of Darin Fry

Vickie Wilson

April 22, 2009

To the Sharp family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great neighbor and so much fun to golf with and to talk with. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you.

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