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Roger Sharpe Obituary
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Mr. Sharpe, 67, of Zwolle, formerly of Oakdale, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
He was a loving son and brother. Roger was outgoing and always the life of the party, and he loved to fish. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Sharpe.
Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his mother, Pat Sharpe of Oakdale; his faithful companion, Kathleen "Sweetheart" Anderson of Zwolle; two brothers, Randall Sharpe (Angela) of Houma, and Murrell Sharpe of Oakdale; and three sisters, Brenda Verrett (Don) of Belle Chasse, Katherine Guillory (Jimmy Dale) of Sulphur, and Wanda Tompkins of Havelock, North Carolina.
A time of visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, Oakdale, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Sharpe family by visiting www.rushfh.com
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Upcoming Events
Aug
16
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
117 S 12th Street, Oakdale, LA 71463
Send FlowersAug
16
Services provided by
Rush Funeral Home - OakdaleOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.