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Robert Sharpless Obituary
Va Beach - Robert L. Sharpless, 85, transcended into eternal rest on June 15, 2018.
He was born on March 31, 1933, in a small town in The Allegheny Mountains. Coming to Norfolk at the age of 15, he attended Norview High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Upon completing his military obligations, he joined the Norfolk Police Department. After serving in the department for 33 years, he retired in 1988.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Smith and his wife, Emily. He is survived by his three daughters, Diana Lorah and her husband, Ray, Vickie Birch and her husband, Robert, and Dawn Whitehurst and her husband, Kenny; three grandsons, Jeffrey Deel and his wife, Keri, Michael Cathey, and Mathew Cathey and his wife, Stephanie; a granddaughter, Jessica Whitehurst; a great-grandson, Vincent Whitehurst; and a great-granddaughter, Katelyn Meadows, all from Chesapeake, VA.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel on Thursday, June 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 22, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Colonial Grove Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered to the family at:
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Heather Muckle
July 7, 2018
One of my favorite customers at Huddle House. I loved our talks every time he came in. He always brightened my mornings with his smile. Love you Bobby
Kay Turner
June 21, 2018
Rest In Peace my Brother. You won't ever be forgotten.
Donald Scott
June 21, 2018
In 1957 Bob and I worked at the second Precinct. Bob was Mr. spick and span, but don't let that fool you as he was also devious. You did not leave food in your car Police or personnel as there was a good chance it would be gone when you returned. It was unwise to leave your car unlocked because there was a good chance that items in your car would be arranger where you had to hunt for them. It you were walking a beat there was a good chance that someone would sneak up on you and throw water on you. Bob was a charter and those were days I will never forget. Everything was done in fun no one hurt one another and we all cared about one another. Bob was always looking for ways to prank you however we were always looking for was to get him back. Had it not been for those that made the job fun it would terrible job. Bob its sad that it had to be your passing that brought back many wonderful memories.
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Gary Dayton
June 20, 2018
Great NORFOLK POLICE OFFICER, proud to have known and worked with Robert. May God bless. Prayers for you and your family.
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21
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Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory - Indian River Chapel6568 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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22
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Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory - Indian River Chapel6568 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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