Floyd Elmer Sharp Jr.

SHARP - Floyd Elmer Sharp, Jr., a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a short illness on December 2, 2011. He was a veteran who served in the U. S. Army and Air Force in India, China, and Germany. Upon separation from the military service, he transitioned to Federal civilian employment, working in the civilian personnel field in Germany, France, Nevada, California and Japan. He was assigned to the Air Force Contract Management Division (AFCMD), Los Angeles Air Force Station in1970, transferring with the organizational move to Albuquerque in 1972. He then served as the Director of Personnel and subsequently the Special Assistant to the AFCMD Commander until his retirement in1985. He was born in Fullerton, CA to Myrtle Hart Sharp and Floyd Sharp, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Irene Sharp; son, Kevin Sharp of Menlo Park, CA; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Danielle Sharp and grandchildren, London and Alexandra Sharp of Davis, CA; sister, Evelyn Leck, of Davis, CA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Patsy Holmes, and his brother, Cecil Sharp. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and special friend, who will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at French - Wyoming Chapel. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or charity of choice. "My life's been full, I've savored much; Good times, good friends, a loved one's touch; Be not burdened with tears of sorrow; Enjoy the sunshine of tomorrow."