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WAYNE SHARP Obituary

SHARP, WAYNE EDWARD - age 55 of Sharps Chapel, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his home. He was preceded in death by father, C.B. Sharp; grandparents, Luna and Ella Sharp and Zen and Zella Heath; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by mother, Allena Sharp; brothers, Ralph (and Candy) Sharp and Warren Sharp; nieces, Samantha and Kayla Sharp, Rosie Hayes, Steve and Joe Marriott; many friends and loved ones. Wayne was a very special person and loved everyone. He attended Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Family will receive friends Monday 6:00-9:00- p.m. with funeral to be held Tuesday 1:00 p.m. at Byrd's Chapel, Maynardville with burial to follow at Graves-Ousley Cemetery, Sharps Chapel. Elder Toby Dyke, Elder Trevor Bean and Elder J.C. Monday officiating. Rev. Jason Walker presiding at graveside service. Singing by Rev. Jerry McBee. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Graves-Ousley Cemetery c/o Pat Baker, 135 Big Valley Road, Sharps Chapel, TN. 37866. Arrangements by Byrd's Mortuary Maynardville. Online condolences may be made at www.byrdsmortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2012.

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Linda & Jim Edmondson

May 9, 2012

Wayne, you will be so missed! The last that I saw of you, you were standing in your front yard waving as we drove by. I'll remember that and your hugs always.

Rosemary Ousley Patton

May 7, 2012

Allena and family,
You and your family are in my memories of being at Mammy Davis'. Those were happy times when we still had so many of our family members with us. Years go by and time passes, but we are thankful for wonderful memories which will always be with us.
Our thoughts and prayers,
Rosemary Ousley Patton and Joseph Ousley Patton

E.J. Smith

May 1, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 1, 2012

Allena, Our loss, but Heaven's gain. I sure will miss my hugs! He was a sweet, sweet guy. Please know that you and the family are in our prayers and hope that God will give you comfort.
-Neva Kitts (Maynardville, TN)

Nancy Richards

May 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sharp family and friends during this difficult time, and surely in the days and months ahead, for understanding, strength, healing and comfort in the memories and knowing Wayne is now one of God's angels. I did not know Wayne but Warren is a very special member of our family and therefore, his family is our family. Love you Warren and we (the Millers and Garry and I) are all thinking of you and your mom,and family, and Sandy today and always. God bless the Sharp family.

Lois Campbell

April 30, 2012

Allena, I'm so sorry! He was such a sweet person. I know how much you loved him.

Connie Holloway Smith

April 30, 2012

Allena & Sharp Family,

So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Definitely gonna miss shaking his hand & hugging at Rhonda's. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Connie, Gabby, & Layla
Loretta Holloway

Debbie Sharp

April 30, 2012

Mrs.Sharp, Warren and family: I just wanted you to know how sorry I am in the loss of Wayne. There will never be a sweeter or kinder person than Wayne was. Just know you are all in my prayers and thoughts. I love you all, Debbie

Wayne celebrating his birthday at the senior center,

April 30, 2012

Patricia Sharp

April 30, 2012

There are no words to express amount the of joy that Wayne brought to us every time that we saw him. I will miss his hugs and his kisses. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you....
JASON & PATRICIA SHARP (Sharps Chapel,Tn)

Sandra Greene

April 30, 2012

Alena, May God Bless you and your family during this time. May your memories bring you comfort. With sympathy,

BETTY SHOFFNER

April 30, 2012

Allena, you and the family are in my prayers .CB and Wayne are together and i can see Wayne kissing Jesus and saying you love me dont you Jesus because he would always say you love me dont you Betty and i would say yes i do Wayne and i really did.

John Langley Langley

April 30, 2012

My prayers & thoughts are with you. Charlotte & I will sure miss talking with our Best Buddy at Ronda's.

John Langley & Charlotte Dorsey

David&Debbie Atkins

April 30, 2012

We are going to miss Wayne he was the sweet's person I ever meet the hug's and the wave's alway's looked for him on the porch Ms.Sharp you and your family are in our prayer's and thought's.

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