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Francis Sharp Obituary
Francis Raymond Sharp, a long-time resident of the Spring and Pasadena, Texas areas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 7, 2014, at the age of 73. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 6, 1940 to his late parents, Walter Russell Sharp Sr. and Alice Raymond Sharp. Francis was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served as Airman 1st Class. He then enjoyed a successful more-than-50-year career in the Maritime Industry, working for Biehl & Company and some of its subsidiaries, including Young & Company, Fairway Terminal Corporation and Texas Mooring. He worked his way up from the mailroom to Vice-President to his last position as Chairman of Texas Mooring. He was also elected to the Board of Signal Mutual Indemnity Association in 1987 where he served as Chairman from 1995-1998 and was a current Member Director.
He is predeceased by his parents; wife of 35 years, Phyllis Joy Sharp; and brother, Walter Russell Sharp Jr. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Dianne K Frederick; sister, Kathy Healy; daughter, Debbie Sharp Gaudin and husband David and son Jadon; daughter, Jamie Sharp Coleman and husband Michael and sons Michael Jr, Stephen & Wesley; daughter, Stacey Sharp Lewis and husband Chris and sons Kyle & Bayley; son, John David Frederick and wife Tina and son Sean; son, Gordon Frederick; son, James Frederick and wife Lynn and sons A.J. & Andrew; son, Joey Frederick and wife Shannon and daughters Camryn, Misty Haren, son Gregory Hanes; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous loving nieces, nephews, friends and family who will miss his sense of humor, tremendous laugh, wise counsel and love and support.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11am at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Spring with the interment immediately following at Klein Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Michael Coleman, Jr., Stephen Coleman, Wesley Coleman, Kyle Lewis, Bayley Lewis and Jadon Gaudin. Honorary pallbearers are John Springer, Joe Roach, Bill Henry and T.J. Merka. Please feel free to join the family in honoring who Francis really was by wearing Texas casual attire. In lieu of flowers, Francis requested that donations be made to St. Paul's Catholic School Alumni Association, 917 South Jahncke Ave, Covington, LA 70433.
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January 25, 2015
I love you, daddy!
May 6, 2014
Happy Birthday, Daddy! I miss having you here to call and wish a Happy Day! I will miss you celebrating your birthday with Kyle's....the first one in 18 years! You are the most amazing man ever! You were my best friend, my disciplinarian, the one who truly took care of me, the one I always knew that I could count on! I hope you are celebrating with mom and maw-maw, paw-paw and Uncle Slick. I know that you are happy to be reunited after so long. I love you so much and I miss you more than ever. My heart breaks everyday, but I know that you are feeling wonderful and you are happy again! I love you, daddy. Keep watching over us! I can't wait to feel your hug again someday!
Dianne Frederick-Sharp
March 29, 2014
My Dear sweet Francis it has been over three weeks and I am trying to do and be everything you thought I could be but it is so hard. I miss you so very much. I will love you forever and know I will see you again. I am so glad to hear all the wonderful things that people are saying. everyone saying the wonderful man you are. I am so blessed to have had you for my husband. I am truly glad you are not suffering and are truly happy. Praise God and sing for all of us. Thank you for everything. I will strive to keep our family strong.
Amy Pennington
March 29, 2014
Quite a man to have led his family to be such beautiful and caring people! Heartfelt hugs to you all....
Joe Roach
March 29, 2014
Metta and I share your grief and longing. We both were honored by Francis' friendship for nearly 30 years and we were honored to be with the family at the moving services. I had an opportunity to honor Francis at an industry event last week and I was impressed but not surprised by the positive reaction to my small tribute. My friend was loved by many and he deserved it.
My daddy and I.....a very special relationship!!!!
Stacey Sharp Lewis
March 24, 2014
I love you, daddy! I miss you so much. I wish you were here with me right now. I wish that I could hear your voice, asking, "how's my baby?" It has been so hard without you, but I do have some comfort knowing that you are feeling great, walking straight and dancing the jitterbug with mom. Give her a great big hug for me. Let her know how much I miss her, too. I love you both with all of my heart. I will talk to you again someday!
March 17, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
Elroy Dittmer
March 16, 2014
To Dianna, Debbie, Jaime, and Stacey, and the rest of Francis family member, please know that you have my deepest sympathies on Francis' passing. I have known Francis over 50 years from the early 1960's with Biehl & Co. and Farrell Lines,Inc. He was my friend and mentor. Francis was a person of great integrity and honesty and professional skills. He will always be in my prayers and thoughts. Goodbye old Friend.
Gunther and Alice Hoock
March 15, 2014
Dianne,
We are thinking of you and your family during this trying time. This was such a shock to all of us.
Dave_Marilyn Meehan
March 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dianne and with the Sharp family. Francis was a special man who left his positive mark on many. He will be fondly remembered by his friends in PA.
God Bless,
Dave and Marilyn Meehan
Rene Langlois
March 14, 2014
My prayers are with you and family.
Joe Burkett
March 14, 2014
To the family of Francis, I want you to know that he was one of my supervisors at Young & Co. in the early 80's and it did not take long for me to realize that he was a man of great integrity. I highly respected and admired him.
March 13, 2014
We were greatly saddened to hear of Francis's death. Please accept our sincere condolences. There is little anyone can do or say at a time like this, but we wanted you to know that our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family during these trying times.
Chip & Debbie Coakley
Vicki Hargis
March 13, 2014
Dear Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this painful time. May you be surrounded in God's glorious love and warmth as you mourn your father, and in the coming times when your thoughts will turn back to your dad. I pray those memories will flood you with happiness and joy, and overcome your sorrow.
We love you all,
Vicki & Chuck Hargis and family
Richele Ramsey
March 13, 2014
So very saddened to hear of your sweet Dad's sudden passing. Praying for comfort as you go through this difficult time. With love, Richele
Bill & Myndall Shivers
March 13, 2014
Dear Family,
We really wish that we could be there with you for the services. Bill misses his brother-in-law and has been sharing great stories that we want to share with you one day. I will miss his teasing and that wonderful laugh and smile. Our hearts are with you always.
Love,
Uncle Bill and Aunt Myndall
March 13, 2014
Dear Family of Francis: Deepest Condolences from my wife and I in Zachary, La. Worked for over 20 years with Francis in New Orleans at Biehl. He was a good friend. Our Prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely: john Barichivich,Jr.
J. R. and Rhonda Rice
March 13, 2014
Francis will be greatly missed. We loved him very much and our thuoghts and prayers are will Dianne and the famils
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