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Ronald Sharp Obituary
May 23, 1944 - October 7, 2023
Wake Forest, North Carolina - Ronald Welch Sharp, 79, husband of Beverly Massie Sharp died at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 7, 2023. To say he will be dearly missed is simply not enough.
Ron was born May 23, 1944, in Lexington, KY to the late Clinton and Anna Bell Holman Sharp. To Ron, "our prime purpose in this life is to help others," a motto which proved to be quite fortuitous when he pulled over to change a tire one Kentucky evening. For it was there he met his future wife and soulmate, Beverly. His interests were as varied as his life's path. Even to the end, he never turned down an opportunity for his next adventure, and he was always dressed for the occasion. Who doesn't love a reason to buy new shoes? His ability to recall even the smallest detail was better than IBM's Watson.
Ron worked as a pool boy, bowling alley pinsetter, grocery clerk, and even had a short stint at the McDonald's during his youth. After high school, he served for 13 years in the Army National Guard. He loved retiring so much, he tried it twice, once from IBM after over thirty years of work there and later from the State of Kentucky after an additional 18 years. Most recently he served as an account analyst for Jacobs Construction in Raleigh. An avid learner, if something piqued his interest he would volunteer, he served as a fireman, church deacon, starting line official for IHRA, tour guide for the Kentucky Horse Farms, and was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, Ron is survived by his children; Kelley Sharp and her husband, David Jacobs of Raleigh, NC, Thad Sharp and his wife, Dana of Silver Spring, MD; and his grandchildren; Morgan and Nina. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Sawyer Welch Sharp, and his brother, Donald.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, www.MitchellatRMP.com. The family welcomes donations to Make-a-Wish, www.wish.org, in memory of both Ron and Sawyer Sharp in lieu of flowers or gifts.
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Gary White
October 14, 2023
Ronnie and I were at Ft Knox for Basic Combat Training together E-15-4 in 1964
Gary White
Anita Sexton
October 9, 2023
Dearest Sharp Family, this breaks my heart!!! Ron was such a delight to have as a close neighbor and friend. I shall never forget him on that riding mower at Whitehall Farm and within an hour or less of mowing it would quit working and need Danny to repair it!!! How he had the patience to keep this routine going all summer speaks to his humble nature. He was a true gentleman and I hope Heaven has equipment that never stalls. Love to you all and prayers for peace during this sad time. Anita Sexton and family
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