Billy Ray Sharp, 70, of Flora, IL passed away at his nephew's home in Flora to be with his Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM.
He was born June 2, 1940 in Flora, IL to Leonard & Berniece (Persinger) Sharp.
He was a construction worker and attended Flora Assembly of God. Billy was a Yankee and Steeler fan and enjoyed cooking, hunting, and his family.
He is survived by his children: Billy Sharp of Sullivan, IN, Brenda Hewittt and Kevin Sharp both of Florida, and Allen Sharp of Springfield; 1 sister: Shirley Hoover of Flora; 4 brothers: Raymond "Ray" Sharp of Mattoon, Charles Vernon Sharp of Springfield, Leon Sharp of Louisville, and Brian Sharp of Flora; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Terrance Robert Sharp & Leonard Junior Sharp).
Funeral services were held at Flora Assembly of God with visitation at the church prior to service.
Burial was in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.
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Robert E (Bobby) Wilkins was Billy's half brother. Bobby was Bernice's eldest son
Contributor:
Ronda
He was born June 2, 1940 in Flora, IL to Leonard & Berniece (Persinger) Sharp.
He was a construction worker and attended Flora Assembly of God. Billy was a Yankee and Steeler fan and enjoyed cooking, hunting, and his family.
He is survived by his children: Billy Sharp of Sullivan, IN, Brenda Hewittt and Kevin Sharp both of Florida, and Allen Sharp of Springfield; 1 sister: Shirley Hoover of Flora; 4 brothers: Raymond "Ray" Sharp of Mattoon, Charles Vernon Sharp of Springfield, Leon Sharp of Louisville, and Brian Sharp of Flora; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Terrance Robert Sharp & Leonard Junior Sharp).
Funeral services were held at Flora Assembly of God with visitation at the church prior to service.
Burial was in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.
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Robert E (Bobby) Wilkins was Billy's half brother. Bobby was Bernice's eldest son
Contributor:
Ronda
Billy Ray Sharp, 70, of Flora, IL passed away at his nephew's home in Flora to be with his Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM.
He was born June 2, 1940 in Flora, IL to Leonard & Berniece (Persinger) Sharp.
He was a construction worker and attended Flora Assembly of God. Billy was a Yankee and Steeler fan and enjoyed cooking, hunting, and his family.
He is survived by his children: Billy Sharp of Sullivan, IN, Brenda Hewittt and Kevin Sharp both of Florida, and Allen Sharp of Springfield; 1 sister: Shirley Hoover of Flora; 4 brothers: Raymond "Ray" Sharp of Mattoon, Charles Vernon Sharp of Springfield, Leon Sharp of Louisville, and Brian Sharp of Flora; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Terrance Robert Sharp & Leonard Junior Sharp).
Funeral services were held at Flora Assembly of God with visitation at the church prior to service.
Burial was in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.
* *
Robert E (Bobby) Wilkins was Billy's half brother. Bobby was Bernice's eldest son
Contributor:
Ronda
He was born June 2, 1940 in Flora, IL to Leonard & Berniece (Persinger) Sharp.
He was a construction worker and attended Flora Assembly of God. Billy was a Yankee and Steeler fan and enjoyed cooking, hunting, and his family.
He is survived by his children: Billy Sharp of Sullivan, IN, Brenda Hewittt and Kevin Sharp both of Florida, and Allen Sharp of Springfield; 1 sister: Shirley Hoover of Flora; 4 brothers: Raymond "Ray" Sharp of Mattoon, Charles Vernon Sharp of Springfield, Leon Sharp of Louisville, and Brian Sharp of Flora; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Terrance Robert Sharp & Leonard Junior Sharp).
Funeral services were held at Flora Assembly of God with visitation at the church prior to service.
Burial was in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.
* *
Robert E (Bobby) Wilkins was Billy's half brother. Bobby was Bernice's eldest son
Contributor:
Ronda
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