Marvin Sharp (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Marvin Sharp, son of Homer Clifton and Tilda M. Marley Sharp, was born November 24, 1933, near Bennett Spring, in an area known as Brice, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-nine years, and twenty-nine days.
On August 30, 1953, he was united in marriage to Sylvia M. Hooper, and to this union one daughter and three sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Dianna Kay Sharp Jones; an infant sibling; four brothers, Alvin, Raymond, Wayne Glen, and Junior W. Sharp; and two sisters, Nerva J. Clayton, and Nellie May Heil.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Sylvia, of the home; three sons, Homer Carl Sharp, and his wife, Debra, Daniel Joseph Sharp, and his wife, Jaquetta, and David Eugene Sharp, and his wife, Jayne, all of Lebanon, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Shannon, Stephanie, Teah, Jonathan, Daniel, Megan, Autumn, and Kati; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Brice and Blackfoot areas, on Highway 64, near Lebanon, and in the Kansas City area. He joined the United States Army on December 1, 1950, and served his country faithfully until retiring at Yakima, Washington, on January 1, 1971. His family traveled with him for three tours in Germany, spanning ten years, but was unable to accompany him on his two tours to Korea, with one tour during the Korean Conflict. The family traveled extensively in Europe and especially enjoyed the German and Swiss people. His duty stateside was with the Fifth Armed Division and took him to Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. After retiring from the Army, the family settled on their farm near Lebanon. Marvin was a civil service employee at Fort Leonard Wood for a while, and then owned and operated a service station and laundry mat. He later drove a truck for Webster Propane Company, and then a school bus for several years.
Marvin was saved at a young age at Oak Grove Baptist Church and was baptized in Bennett Spring. He followed the Baptist faith and was currently a member of Second Baptist Church.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities were fishing and cutting wood. He enjoyed eating out at different places, but was partial to Shoney’s because of the waitresses and the manager showing him affection during his ill health. He liked to help people, and all anyone had to say was, “Marvin, I need…….” and he made himself available. He taught his children to do likewise. He loved his family dearly and also loved all children. His grandchildren that lived in the area were well spoiled by him.
Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that he will be fondly remembered as a devoted family man, a dedicated soldier, and a good friend.
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