Rodney Sharp Obituary
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A 1977 Elyria West High School graduate, Rodney was a brick layer for many years before working at Invacare in Elyria, Ohio. He was a member of the Willard Church of God and of the Christian Service Brigade. He enjoyed painting and collected hot wheels cars.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Sheila (Reed) Sharp, who he married on October 6, 1979; two children, Tina (Matthew) Brown of Castalia, Ohio and Eric (Jamie) Sharp, of Monroeville, Ohio; grandchildren, Emily, Austin, Elexis, Zander, Erin, Brice, Audri, Kaitlynn, Riley and Jayden; great granddaughter, Ezra; siblings, Carolyn (Dale) Money, Samuel (Sonia) Sharp and Annetta (Samuel) Atwell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Sheila Sharp.
Rodney's family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice for all of the special care that they provided him and his family.
Visitation will be at the Willard Church of God in Willard, Ohio on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rodney's service will be at the church on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Greg Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Willard, Ohio. Online condolences may be made to Rodney's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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Frank Ray Bittner
November 4, 2025
Was a very good man, and friend had a lot of good times and memories over the years.
He truly loved his wife and family. He will be truly missed.
He is in a good place now.
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