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Franklin Sharpe Obituary
July 17, 1934 - September 5, 2022
Franklin "Mickey" Roosevelt Sharpe, 88, of Winston-Salem and Sunset Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.
Born July 17, 1934, in Winston-Salem, he was the son of the late Bickett Sharpe and Bernice H. Sharpe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John H. Sharpe; sister-in-law, Jalaine Sharpe; brother, Clyde Sharpe; sister-in-law, Novella Sharpe; and daughter, Donna Jean Sharpe.
Franklin started life working for his family business, Sharpe Motor Lines in 1954, and then started his own company, State Motor Lines. He then moved back to Winston-Salem and became a diesel instructor at Forsyth Technical Community College until his retirement.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 68 years, Jean C. Sharpe; sons, Franklin Bickett Sharpe of Hildebran, Larry Alan Sharpe of Sunset Beach, and Robert M. Sharpe of Sunset Beach; niece, Martha S. Hartmann; and cousin, Jerry A. Sharpe and wife, Nita.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Bass-Smith Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice.
www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
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Barbara Luffman
August 6, 2023
We are so sorry about Mickey´s passing. We enjoyed getting to know him at Eddie Miles´ concert. Love and prayers for the family. Jack & Barbara Luffman
Billy Alexander, Yellow Freight, Kernersville
October 3, 2022
Mickey was my instructor at Forsyth Tech in 1979-80. I remember making trips to Hildebran on weekends with some of the guys to work at Sharpe Motor Lines. His ability to teach and the experience of working those weekends still serve me well with my job at Yellow to this day. He was also a lot of fun to be around and friend to all his students. My condolences to his family.
elizabeth evie cheek weston
September 10, 2022
My family lived beside the Sharpes on Circle Drive in Winston Salem NC when Bicket started his business and Mickey met Jane. They were a great family and I am sad to hear of his death. Prayers for the family....Evie
Chris Jones
September 9, 2022
I went too Forsyth tech in 1979 diesel school had George kall as teacher got too no mickey very well and a very few from the class would go to hickory on Saturday to work for bicket good experience and merroy thanks mickey
Scott Robbins
September 9, 2022
I first met Mickey Sharpe at Forsyth Tech back in the late 1980´s. He was a man of great spirit and jest. He knew exactly how to captivate an audience of new soon to be diesel mechanics. He inspired me to continue my pursuit into the various paths that diesel technology had to offer. So much so was that inspiration that I received from Mickey, that I write technical manuals for major manufacturers of diesel powered equipment to this day. Mickey was a great guy and a person that made everyone around him want to be a part of his daily life. He will surely be missed as another great mechanic and instructor within life´s journey goes on to be with his maker. May God bless his family and keep them safe and out of harms way in these perilous times we are living in today. Rest In Peace my friend.
Larry Spicer
September 9, 2022
Mickey was a absolute joy with his wit and knowledge as a Diesel Technology instructor. I have so many wonderful memories of him as he taught at School. He was a man of knowledge and experience. Mickey you will certainly be missed and you gave me a lifetime of knowledge and memory I will cherish forever, you gave me talents that most today wish they knew. I am grateful and will always be thankful I knew Mickey Sharpe. He will always be my favorite mechanic of all time. God bless you Mickey your a true hard working American!!
Robert Billings
September 9, 2022
Mickey was quick with a smile and a dry wit of humor.
I enjoyed working with him at Hennis Freight lines and Billings Garage.My condolences to his lovely wife Jean and the the Family. I am there with you in sprit. My Prayers to all that grieve his passing.Rest In Peace my friend.
Anita and Bill Brantley. Durham NC
September 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mickey's passing . We will always remember his sense of humor and his funny stories. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jean and his family. May God bless you all
Howard C. Stirewalt
September 8, 2022
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Sharpe, our thoughts and prayers are with the Sharpe family.
Howard & Priscilla Stirewalt
Hildebran, NC
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