Thomas Mark Sharp Jr.

Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you. If you can only remember me with tears, then don't remember me at all.
Mark10:27 Jesus looked at them and said "with man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God
MADISON, NC - Thomas Mark Sharp, Jr., aged 49, passed away far too soon on January 13, 2026, after a brief battle with health issues. Born on December 23, 1976, in Ahoskie, North Carolina, Hertford County, Thomas graced this world with his presence, leaving behind memories cherished by those who knew him.
Thomas dedicated his professional life to mastering his trade as a highly regarded HVAC technician. With skillful hands and a meticulous work ethic, he contributed his knowledge and expertise to heating and air conditioning systems. He was deeply admired by colleagues and customers alike for his professionalism and commitment.
An avid sportsman, Thomas relished the outdoors, finding joy in activities such as playing golf, disc golf, hunting, and fishing. His love for nature was exceeded only by the warmth of his personality. Known for his ever-present smile and light-hearted humor, Thomas was always ready with a joke or a helping hand. Friends and family alike remember him as a fun-loving, happy individual who placed others' needs before his own without a second thought.
He is preceded in death by his former wife, Anna Mildred Dixon Sharp with whom he remained very close until her passing. His grandparents: Evelyn Lawrence Eure, John Raymond Askew, Doris Ambrose Sharp, and William Paul Sharp, Sr.; uncles, Raymond Lawrence Felton and William Paul Sharp, Jr.; and his aunt, Jayme Sharp Lawrence, along with her husband Mike.
Mark is lovingly remembered by his parents, Thomas Mark Sharp, Sr. and Vicki Askew Sharp of Gibsonville, his sister, Kristy Sharp Scheele, and her husband, Kevin, of Wake Forest; niece, Peyton Scheele of Chapel Hill, NC; and nephew, Cameron Scheele of Wake Forest. Also mourning his loss are his aunts; Erlene Joyner (Allen) of Aulander, Brenda Overton (Sherwood) of Ahoskie, Ruth Felton of Ahoskie, and Sherry Sharp of Salisbury; uncles, Bobby Askew (Janet) of Nags Head, and William M. Askew (Tammy) of Winton. In addition, Thomas leaves behind numerous extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Ahoskie Cemetery, Ahoskie, North Carolina, where all who loved him may gather to celebrate his life. Online condolences can be made at www.garrettsykesfs.com. The family has entrusted Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC, with the arrangements. For further inquiries, please call (252) 332-3122. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas, please visit our floral store.