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Gerald Richard Sharp

1945 - 2024

Gerald Richard Sharp obituary, 1945-2024

BORN

1945

DIED

2024

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Charlton & Groome Funeral Home & Crematory Inc

619 Lifecore Drive

Fishersville, Virginia

Gerald Sharp Obituary

Gerald Richard Sharp

December 9, 1945 - November 8, 2024

Gerald Richard Sharp, 78, of Stuart Draft, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Frost, WV on December 9, 1945, a son of the late Trudy Harlow.

Gerald was the owner of Sharp's Garage. He greatly enjoyed racing and restoring antique cars.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Diane Sharp; and brother, Gene Harlow.

Survivors include his children, Brian Sharp and wife, Brandy, of Stuarts Draft and Teresa Quick and husband, Jeremy, of Greenville; grandson, Chase Quick and wife, Jennifer, and Bret Sharp; siblings, Larry Harlow, of Grottoes, Rebecca Stirewalt, of TX, Sharon Harlow, of FL, and Dorothy Ringold, of Grottoes; as well as extended family and friends.

Following cremation, a private family service will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Charlton and Groome Funeral Home in Fishersville.

Share condolences and memories online with the family by visiting www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.

Published by The News Virginian on Nov. 12, 2024.

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