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H.J. Jim Sharp

1924 - 2025

BORN

1924

DIED

2025

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Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home

1616 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, Kansas

H.J. Sharp Obituary

H.J. "Jim" Sharp, beloved father, grandfather, World War II veteran, and proud Kansas State University alumnus, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. He was 101 years old. Born April 25, 1924, in rural Morris County, Kansas, at age 19, he volunteered for the U.S. Army, surrendering his farm deferment to serve his country during World War II.

His children survive him: Janet (Bob) Robinson, Wichita; Doug (Pauline) Sharp, Wichita; and Brian (Jeanny) Sharp, Topeka; his companion Mary Lu Haas; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; and a legacy that will endure for generations.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn "Mickey" (Mitchell) Sharp, after 69 years of marriage; by his parents, Colonel H.M. and Inez Sharp; and by five siblings.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday January 15th at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday January 16th, at College Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Inurnment with full military honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday January 16th at the Parkerville Cemetery in Parkerville, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to the Peace Memorial Foundation, American Legion, VFW, or the College Avenue United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. www.ymlfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10, 2026.

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Harry Simpson

January 7, 2026

Rest H.J. "Jim" , until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, WWII.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home

1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS

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16

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

College Avenue United Methodist Church

Manhattan, KS

Jan

16

Inurnment

3:00 p.m.

Parkerville Cemetery

Parkerville, KS

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Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home

1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502

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