Elmer F. Sharp

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Elmer Sharp Obituary

SHARP, ELMER F., SFC (Ret.) - age 85, of Fountain City, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at his home. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd, and was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Force serving in WWII, and while he was stationed in Polebrook, England, he met his future wife, Ann Pickering. Preceded in death by parents, James and Thula Oxendine Sharp; brothers, Jack, Charles, and Walter Sharp; sisters, Mabel Stull and Rose Reeb. Survivors include wife of 64 years, Ann Sharp; son, Michael and wife Veeta Sharp; granddaughter, Lisa Riddle and fiancé Anthony Massengill; great-grandsons, Truell Riddle and Owen Massengill. The family would like to express their appreciation to special friend and caregiver Barbara Elkins, for her loving care for Elmer. The family will receive friends on Thursday August 27 from 6 - 8 pm at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. Funeral service will be on Friday at 12:00 PM at The Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev. Charles Fels officiating with the interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Steven Letner, Kevin Minton, Ron Elkins, David Elkins, Paul Sharp and Anthony Massengill. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elmer Sharp

8 Entries

Mike Diamondstone

September 8, 2009

I am a pharmacist at the Walgreens where Mr. Sharp was a customer. His laugh was contagious and he never once failed to brighten my day. He loved life and he loved his wife Ann. He always liked to tease about the fact that "us men" had better watch out for our wives... we don't want to get into any trouble. He liked to talk about cars with me. "Ann's going to get mad... I want to buy a new car again." He was one of the nicest men I've ever met. God bless the Sharp family.

Beth Greene

August 29, 2009

What a wonderful gift heaven has been given... and what a blessed man we have lost. I worked with from 1986 - 1997 at Housecall, and I don't think I ever saw this man when there was not a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Several years later, he was a patient at the physician's office where I worked. Elmer still remembered me. He also still had that smile and that twinkle - even when he didn't feel well.
Ann - this man loved you more than you will ever know. You have been a very lucky woman to have had the life with him that you did.
Elmer will be someone who never leaves my memories. You just don't get to meet too many people in a lifetime that are as happy as he was.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sharp family during your time of loss and sorrow.

steven Letner

August 28, 2009

Elmer...it was a priveledge and an honor to be your hair-stylist for 11 years...you were a great man..and I've learned alot from our talks every 2 weeks....Rest in Peace...I will never forget You., Steven Letner

Susan Carter

August 28, 2009

My prayers will continue on for Elmer's family as I walk past their home everyday. If there is a paper in the driveway, I will take it to the porch and remember the few times I had the pleasure to talk to Elmer.
Elmer liked my dog, Sparky, too. He was such a caring person.
He had such a great sense of humor. He will truly be missed.
May God bless Ann and their family with comfort and love,until they can all be together again. - Susan and Sparky

Ray & Scarlett Evans

August 28, 2009

We just learned Thursday evening of Elmer's death. Other than my father, Elmer had the most positive impact on my career. I was a struggling young man with a wife and daughter in 1974 when Elmer hired me to work at the home care company where he was the accountant. In 1982, through an unusual chain of events, I purchased the company Elmer and I worked for. Elmer remained to support and help me throughtout the next 12 years. His early confidence in me and his support was vital to my business success. Elmer was a caring and compassionate man, and his love for his wife Ann and "my boy Mike" was always evident. He called Ann "Baby Doll", and I continue to call my wife Baby Doll, the phrase I picked up from Elmer. Elmer and I lost touch the past few years and I regret that, but he will always remain an important part of my life. He was a good and kind man. a good friend, and I had the utmost respect for him. We will miss you Elmer ........

August 27, 2009

Aunt Ann- I am so sorry for your loss. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Uncle Elmer and Dad at family gatherings and holidays. I loved Uncle Elmer dearly, as did all who knew him. Praying that you find peace, comfort and solace with our Lord's strength.
Love, Elaine & son Chris

Cathy Branch

August 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of loss.
Employees of Star Sales Company.

Cheryl Peters

August 27, 2009

I worked with Elmer for many years at Housecall Home Health. He was always known for his smiling face and kind spirit.

Everyone that was around Elmer for any length of time was made aware of his great love for his wife, son, granddaughter and extended family.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Layson Peters

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