Arthur Benton Sharp
August 29, 1939 - May 1, 2022
Arthur B. Sharp was born in Marshall County, MS to Opal Sharp (nee Curtis) and John W. Sharp on August 29th, 1939. His family later moved to Memphis where he grew up and graduated from Whitehaven High School. Arthur met his wife Peggy in Memphis, and they shared the next 60 years together. He was her devoted caregiver for the last 14 years, following a debilitating stroke. Arthur took great pride in being a second-generation Ford Motor Company employee for more than 30 years prior to retirement. He enjoyed genealogy and traveled throughout Tennessee tracing his family history. He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, and his older brother Bill Sharp. He is survived by his son, Brian Sharp (Mark) of Dallas, TX, two sisters-in-law, and beloved nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022,11:00AM at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38119.
Arthur B. Sharp was born in Marshall County, MS to Opal Sharp (nee Curtis) and John W. Sharp on August 29th, 1939. His family later moved to Memphis where he grew up and graduated from Whitehaven High School. Arthur met his wife Peggy in Memphis,... View Obituary & Service Information