Born May 20, 1959 in Linton, he was the son of Jerry Sharp and Vera Clifford Wall.
He was a graduate from L&M High School in Lyons, and graduated from Oakland City University. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include: his mother, Vera Wall of Sandborn; his father, Jerry Sharp of Poseyville; a daughter, Kathlene Sharp of Princeton, three brothers, Chris Sharp and James Sharp, both of Linton, and Jerry Sharp Jr. of Poseyville; three sisters, Debra Stahl of Worthington, Dawn Mitchell of Jasonville, and Jennifer Sharp of Owensville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son Benjamin Cory Sharp and a brother Jerry Bryan Sharp.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Stafford Cemetery with the Rev. Don Reed officiating.
Friends may call at Newkirk's Funeral Home in Dugger from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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