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Craig Jerome Tharpe

Craig Tharpe Obituary

Lawrenceville - Craig Jerome Tharpe, 49, formerly of Savannah, died Saturday at his residence, under the care of United Peachtree Hospice. He was born in Decatur, GA and was a former member of the Windsor Forest Baptist Church, of which his mother, Mary Ann Tharpe served as the Church Organist, and where he was a member of the Sanctuary Choir. He was a graduate of Windsor Forest High School, Class of 1973, and attended Armstrong Atlantic University for one year before joining the United States Navy in 1974. He was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida until 1979, when he received his Honorable Discharge. He returned to Savannah where he worked at Gulfstream Aerospace until health problems required his being placed on medical leave in 2002. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Tharpe. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. JoAnn Pfaff Tharpe of Lawrenceville, GA and his father, Boyce E. Tharpe, Jr. of Hagan, GA; a son, David Tharpe of Ludowici, GA; two brothers, Alan Tharpe of Hagan, GA and Scott Tharpe of Guyton, GA; a step-son, David Roob of Lawrenceville, GA; three step -daughters, Brandy, Misty and Wendy Dougherty and several grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel, with Dr. James N. Staubes officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest West Cemetery. Remembrances: United Peachtree Hospice, Duluth GA. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 927-1999 Savannah Morning News, August 23, 2004 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Aug. 23, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Craig Tharpe

19 Entries

Jo Ann Tharpe

August 21, 2005

Craig, today its been a year since you passed away. i havent written in a while because ive been moving and trying to get the new house set up, thou somehow i think you know this,no matter where i live i feel your presence with us.i miss you my baby, im so sad without you.i love you as much today as i did when i married you. You were a great man with a speical heart, no one will ever replace you, they couldnt. baby please keep a watch out for us and maybe someday we can be together again.. I LOVE YOU CRAIG

david roob

August 21, 2005

craig was my step dad. but i loved him as though he were my real dad. today is th day he died a year ago. it was to soon. he was a great man with a kind soul and gentle heart. i miss him very mutch.

Jo Ann Tharpe

May 25, 2005

Craig its now been 9 months baby. i just got off the phone with the hinesville ruby tuesdays and im taking your work pic and book to them this weekend so they can display it in there restraunt. and im coming to visit you again.. i miss you baby.... i still cry daily.... i love you as much today as i always have.....you were an angel sent to me and figured god had to use you somewhere else to help another now.... i know we will be together again one day....i love you baby.. and i miss you more every day..... thou now the good memories are starting to come back and im thankful for those....your loving wife jo

Jo Ann Tharpe

May 6, 2005

Craig, ive thought about you so much latley ... everyday to be honest... today i was recalling the night we went to south carolina, the things you said, the things i said and all the fun we had..... i miss those times with you baby.. i miss your smile, and the way you would say red lights were made for kisses.....or hold my hand...you were one of the kindest persons i ever knew...i still cry every day and i think i may always .... i hope your days are happy now baby and the smile is back on your face...i love you baby always and forever

your loving wife Jo Ann and yes im still your wife

Jo Ann Tharpe

March 23, 2005

Craig its now been 7 months how can it still feel like it was yesterday.... Davey has taken this just as hard as i have. he misses you and cry's for you as well...Baby ill always love you...as will davey. and im starting to believe it will never get any easier with time. i miss you so. time seems to have stood still since your death...

Jo Ann Tharpe

March 9, 2005

Craig it has been 6 months since god called you home... i still cry daily over this...I love you just as much today as the day i married you...what a wonderful husband and friend you were to me ...i will never stop missing you...you ruined me for the rest baby cause you are still the best... the other day i could smell your aftershave in my room , i can feel your presence.. i know you are not gone from me forever and that we will meet again... i know your at peace and i believe your trying to help me be at peace with this as well... kisses till we meet again my baby ......your loving wife

Jo Ann Tharpe

January 31, 2005

Hey Craig its me again.... its been 5 very long long months baby. im so sad and lost without you..i think of you day and night 24/7. and i miss you so... i died with.. just waiting for god to take me to you. i love you craig and ill never forget ya... you were such a wonderful husband and friend...he gave more than i could handle this time... davey misses you too and crys just like i do.....ill always be your wife.....

Jo Ann Tharpe

December 26, 2004

Craig this month has been the hardest yet for me...Our second anniversary and you were gone....then it was the 4th month you had been gone,,, and then christmas without you.... i still cry every day baby....you took my heart with you....i know that was so someday we would be together again in heavens gates....I MISS YOU SO MUCH BABY....Im still IN LOVE WITH YOU Craig....your loving wife jo

Jo Ann Tharpe

November 27, 2004

Craig its now been a lil over 3 months baby and the pain of loosing you grows stronger every day....You will always be in my thoughts and heart...Your smiles and kisses and the touch of your hand..I hang on to each and every one i miss you baby...

Jo Ann Tharpe

October 18, 2004

Well baby things have been really hard since you have been gone... i miss you so much... hasnt a day passed yet i havent spent most hours thinking about you and missing you and trying to make sure you knew how much i loved you before you left this world.. baby it hurts no less today then the day you passed away, the pain gets a lil worse every day......I love you craig and you wont ever leave my heart or memory... Craig we had more stress than most folks, and we luved one another to the end, its how i know we will be together again, you were my husband and a wonderful friend to me and kids. God Bless Your Soul baby

Jo Ann Tharpe

September 21, 2004

Craig its been a month and the pain is as strong today as it was then..I miss you my dear..I know the pain you felt is gone and that is the only thing that gives me any comfort at all...I LOVE YOU

Walt McILwain

August 27, 2004

Craig you were a really good friend

R.I.P. Bro & to JoAnn i'll be here for you if you need to talk dear stay strong as i know you can

Love ya 4 ever,

Jo Ann Tharpe

August 26, 2004

Craig i will always LOVE AND MISS YOU... You were my husband,and my best friend...I know you are at peace now as there is no more pain or suffering and know you are with god as i asked him the night you passed if he didnt need another angel to help pour out the rain and its been raining since. There is such an empty space now since i left my heart in Savannah with you..Your loving wife JO

Derek & Leah Rollins

August 24, 2004

We are sorry for your loss, and we are praying for your family.

Daniel McMahon

August 24, 2004

As a friend and co-worker, I am deeply saddened at Craig's passing. He was a great guy, who showed a lot of pride and dedication to his work. He will be sorely missed. Deepest sympathies to his family in this time of loss.

Maurice & Denise Houle

August 23, 2004

Please accept our sincerest condolences. We lost a dear, dear friend. You lost a loving husband and a wonderful son. God has welcomed Craig home where he doesn't suffer anymore. He is the man we all remember when he was well. He has been restored.

Maurice and Denise Houle

Virginia Rogers

August 23, 2004

I knew Craig through his friend,my

daughter, Cynthia Barnard. I will

always remember the kindness he

showed me, and I found out through time, that kindness was his nature. May God bless his family during this time of sorrow.

Bob Kindle

August 23, 2004

My condolences to your family

Chris Tatum

August 23, 2004

So sad to hear of Craig's passing. He was an honorable man, a great co-worker and professional who will be missed. My sincere sympathies go out to the family and may God be with you in your time of need.

Chris Tatum

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