Morris "Marty" Sharp

1969 - 2020

Morris ""Marty"" Sharp, age 50, of Metairie passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born on October 15, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Royal Edgar Sharp and Norma Rushing Sharp. He was a graduate of Riverdale High School and attended Delgado's School of Drafting and Autocad. Marty worked briefly as an apprentice draftsman prior to enjoying his career as sales associate for Toys R Us for many years, until the store closed. Marty was creative, artistic, and an inventor at heart. Marty's passion was Star Wars, Star Trek and everything SciFi. He was a collector extraordinaire and considered this his lifelong work. Marty was a member of the Krewe of the Enterprise for many years and often hosted meetings and holiday parties with great pride and joy. He also enjoyed sitting on the front porch, with his adopted pups Lucy and Roscko, in an old wooden chair belonging to his grandmother - rain or shine. He is survived by loving sisters Valerie Sharp St. Amant (Richard), and Melanie Sharp Kirby (William). He is also survived by his beloved nieces Katheryn St. Amant, Selina Blanco Sharp, Hannah St. Amant and Caroline St. Amant, and his great niece Kira Blanco Sharp. Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Royal and Norma Rushing Sharp. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Sharp Chapel Church, 22191 Sharps Chapel Road, Bush, Louisiana 70431 on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the services in Sharps Chapel Cemetery. With COVID-19, restrictions social distancing and face masks are required to attend services. The Sharp family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.