Thomas Sharp

1951 - 2026

Thomas Kelvin Sharp died peacefully at home February 2, 2026 from complications following a courageous three-year journey following a bone marrow transplant. He was tenderly loved and cared for by his wife of 40 years, Ann, and their daughters, Kelsey and Taylor.



Tom was born in 1951 in Sacramento to Kelvin and Justine Sharp and attended Holy Spirit School and Christian Brothers High School. He earned his business degree from Chico State, was a lifelong member of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, and then worked in sales and commercial real estate. For the last 30 years, he was a successful SBA business development officer. Tom was also an Army Reserve veteran.



Family was the center of Tom's life. Tom met Ann Heckman in the Bay Area in 1980, and they married in Yuba City on January 4, 1986. Tom's interests included sports, especially golf, and travelling. As a boy, Tom travelled abroad extensively with his family, which fostered in him a great sense of curiosity that he retained throughout his life. Tom also developed a keen interest in bridge and played with some of Sacramento's best. Tom was also one of the country's best shuffleboard players.



Well-read and social, nothing pleased Tom more than sharing drinks and spirited conversation with family and/or friends about sports and culture, or local, state and national politics -at a variety of watering holes or at home. He was a quiet presence with a dry sense of humor and a kind heart - gentle, humble, and deeply loved by all who knew him.



Tom was preceded in death by parents, Kelvin and Justine Sharp, and brothers, John and Bob. In addition to Ann, Kelsey and Taylor, Tom will be dearly missed by brother Terry (Debbie) and sister Pat Perez.

The family will announce the date and location of a Celebration of Life in the upcoming weeks.