Death date: Mar 25, 2015
Keith H. Sharp Sr., 87 of Memphis, TN died March 25, 2015 suddenly in his home in Germantown. He was born March 31, 1927 in Memphis, the son of Vonsie and Elise Sharp. Keith was a graduate of Tech High School in Memphis and served Read Obituary
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Friends and Family,My dad, Keith Sharp Sr., passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning at age 87 in his home in Memphis, TN.Pictured here at 18 when he was part of the occupying force in Japan at the end of WWII and two years ago at 85 occupying the Beaches of Destin FL. He raised a family, had 2 successful marriages, a great career automating business processes using what would now be called robotics, hobbies including performing in waterski shows, motocross, building motorhomes, boats and several houses.Pretty amazing guy who was kind of a cross between Captain America, Clint Eastwood and Mcgyver. Always did the right thing, did not take any crap from anyone and could build or repair anything with materials at hand. I’ve been fortunate to see the softer side of him as well as we aged and mellowed together. His boundless love for my step-Mom Annie, the joy he took in his Grandson Brian and the way he was a Father-in-Law to my wife Connie who lost her dad shortly after we married.He had a big heart beneath that steel coating. I use to wonder why an ultra-conservative capitalist would always sell our toys like motorhomes, boats, cars, motorcycles, etc. to families whom he thought would enjoy them for basically whatever they could afford. A rational man with Spock like logic and a firm set of principles including the fallen nature of man. But also spiritual man who not only believed in Christ but lived the life comfortably. His life with Annie was filled with travel and friends and making a home together just as it was with my Mom, Carolyn.There were troubles, of course, especially in the past few years with a heart by-pass, deafness, almost blind from macular degeneration, severe memory loss and occasionally bouts of dementia. My sister Kathy’s death 7 months ago took a real toll on him. Just last week he took a fall from standing on a chair onto a kitchen counter and then the floor which compressed a vertebra and beat him up pretty badly. I believe this may have contributed to his passing.But through it all, he had determination, purpose and concern for those around him even as he realized the end was nearing. A real man I am proud to call my father and a blessing in our lives all these years.Keith H. Sharp Jr.
Mr. Sharp was and always will be a important part of my youth! Thanks to Mr.Sharp and the many trips in the RV he built, which Was very awesome, I got to see and do many things for the first Time in my life! Thanks to him I got to go to Colorado and Flordia For the very first time, here I got to experience the lovely snows of Colorado and learn about snow skiing, I got to see the wonderful Ocean in Flordia and there I learned to water ski, parasail for the Very first time and it was so awesome! The many lovely lakes we Went to filled with skiing, friends and family! I thank you for all these Wonderful memories and your patience and kindness you always Showed me and for letting me be a part of your family! You will Always hold a special place in my heart! I would like to also thank his daughter-in-law for making it possible The last time I saw Mr.Sharp and the wonderful lunch and visit! I’m so thankful he was able to meet my daughter! In closing, I’d like to send my deepest sympathies to his lovely Wife Annie, his Son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Connie Sharp And their son, Brian . You are all in my thoughts and prayers During this most difficult time and I ask that God cover each of You in his peace and understanding. With much love and appreciation , Karen Murphree Hill 3-27-2015
Mr Sharp was always so good to me and took me on many family outings! Thanks to Mr. Sharp I learned to water ski, learned about snow skiing , saw Florida , Experience the ocean for the very first time in my life, Saw Colorado and the beautiful snow for the first time ! There were many trips in the RV he built , to beautiful lakes and days of skiing! He was such a awesome skier ! He was always so patient and kind to me and always made me feel a part of his family! He was a important part of my youth and will always be a part of my heart! He is and always be very dear to me! My sympathies go out to his very lovely wife Annie and to his Son, daughter-in-law and grandson, Keith, Connie and Brian ! You all are in my prayers and in my thoughts! I know this is a very heartbreaking time for each and every one of you and I pray for God to cover you each with his peace and understanding! With Much Love, Karen Murphree Hill
