Graveside Service for Bobby Dale Sharp, 57, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on August 15, 1967 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Don and Nadine Sharp and passed away on July 4, 2025 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Bobby was a graduate of Muldrow High School. He worked a variety of occupations, but his most beloved job was as a horse trainer at Blue Ribbon Downs. He loved to spend his days talking to friends and family.
He is survived by his brother, Donald Sharp and Lisa of Spiro, OK; sister, Karen Likens and Brad of Muldrow, OK; half-brothers, Rick Sharp of Oklahoma City, OK and Mike Sharp of Sallisaw, OK; nephews, Justin and Hailey Sharp, and Braden and Quinley Likens; niece, Darian and Ty Walker; half nephews, Chris Sharp, Craig and Rachel Sharp; and half niece, Keli Sharp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Nadine Sharp; as well as his grandparents, Houston and Audrey Sharp, and George and Minnie Woodward; and his half-sister-in-law, Dana Sharp.
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123 S Wheeler Ave, Sallisaw, OK 74955

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