Harold L. Sharp

Mr. Harold L. Sharp, 80, Springfield, passed away at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in St. John's Hospital. Harold was born Dec. 30, 1925, in Rock Island, Ill., to Loyd R. and Alma M. (Worboys) Sharp. Harold was a diesel mechanic for International Harvester for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Harold was an avid NASCAR fan with an Earnhardt obsession. He enjoyed watching wrestling, and bowling at Sherm Lollar Lanes. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Kyle Lenox. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wanda; his five children, David Sharp and his wife, Becky of Bridge City, Texas, Linda Lenox of Springfield, Peggy Wall and her husband, Jerry of Springfield, Debbie Iseminger and her husband, Ron, of Springfield, and Ginny McNabb and her husband, Gary of Willard; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, his two brothers, Howard Sharp of Centerville, Iowa, and Pete Sharp of Chillicothe; his sister, Garnet Klinginsmith of Camdenton; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2006, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, with Chaplain Ann Payette and Rev. Fred Royer officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 949 E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65807. Online condolences can be made at: www.hhlohmeyer.com