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Dwain Sharp Obituary
Portsmouth - Dwain Sharp also known as "Doc"departed this life on March 2, 2014. He was employed as an Engineer for over 30 years with Norfolk and Portsmouth Beltline. Dwain was a Trustee at Deep Creek Church of Christ D. O. C. and also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Sons of Solomon.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Emma Floyd-Sharp; daughter, Dwaina Sharp; son, Dwain Nepton; stepdaughters, Saneal Bethea, Tiffany Brooks (Keith), Chiquita Wright (Byron); sister, Brenda Peterson (Elvis) and a brother, Elijah Sharp, III; and six grandchildren.
Viewing will be held on Friday, March 7 from 4 until 7 p.m. at J. T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1248 N George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at New Light Baptist Church, 2814 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA. The family has entrusted J. T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dwain Sharp
March 9, 2014
To The Sharp Family,
Wendell and his siblings were childhood friends from Liberty Park. I saw him at Alvah's viewing last May. It had
been over thirty years. May God continue to give you comfort and strength during this time. May your memories sustain you and may God continue to bless your family.
With sympathy,
Frieda Epps Harris
Darlene Spence
March 7, 2014
Emma may this candle light all your dark days i'll be keeping u n my prayers for your strength through this
Alfreda Jernigan
March 7, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers. From the Jernigan Family
Mary Brown
March 7, 2014
Emma and Family:
May God keep each of you in perfect peace as you mourn the loss of our Boaster Friend brother Sharp. He will be dearly missed at our Sororoity Picnics and his supervision of the other younger boasters. Our Prayers, Love and support are wirh you.
Iota Phi Chapter, Nursing Sorority
March 7, 2014
Word can not express.... you will be missed dearly !
George, and Joyce Jones
March 7, 2014
Wendell was a nice person to work with. I also had the pleasure to video, and take his wedding pictures. Emma, God will see you, and the family through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all.
Cherlyn Covington
March 7, 2014
I will miss you deeply. The heavenly father knows best and God will take care.
Your cousin
Sarah Bennett Harrison
March 7, 2014
To The Sharp Family: The Lord Jesus Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You. The Lord Will Give You Peace That Passeth All Understanding. You Will Always Have Memories of Your Loveone In Your Heart; Elijah, III, Emma, Brenda and Elvis. Brenda Peterson's Coworker. Love You Always
Vondra Bailey Mackey
March 6, 2014
Brenda, Buddy and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wendell will always be remembered as one of my first playmates, my big brother, my cousin, and my friend.
Felicia Goode-Alstork
March 6, 2014
Earth holds no sorrow that heaven cannot bear. Deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of loss. God will take care of you.
Buzzy & Pat Roache
March 6, 2014
We will miss him very much but he will always be in our hearts.
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