Jack Jonah Sharp, 73, of West Peoria, formerly of Waterloo, Ala., passed away on May 28, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born September 15, 1939, in Waterloo, Ala., to Hubert and Beadie (Wood) Sharp. They both preceded him in death along with two sisters, Corrine South, Virginia Wallace; and a grandson, Kyle Sharp.
He married Mary E. Staggs on March 12, 1959. He later married Patricia A. Stroup on Sept. 4, 1970, in Peoria, Ill. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Micheal, of Sheboygan, Wis., Phyllis (Rich) Brecklin, of Dunlap, Rick (Teresa), of Galesburg, Amanda, of Peoria; eight grandchildren, Richie (Lauren) Brecklin, David (Michelle) Brecklin, Micheal, Erin and Corey Sharp, Kirstyn (Tony) Wolfe, Brittany and Brett Sharp; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Payton, Kyle and Waylon; two soon-to-be great-grandchildren, babies Brecklin and Sharp on the way in fall 2013; three brothers, W.C. and Tiny, of Waterloo, Ala., and Bill (Judy), of Oak Hill; two sisters, Sarah Smith, of Roanoke, Va., and Betty (Buford) Arnold, of Florence, Ala.: and many nieces and nephews.
Jack was a graduate of Waterloo High School.
Jack launched his own business, Sharp’s Seamless Gutters, with the help of his wife, Patricia, in 1970, and was owner/operator for 42 years until he retired in 2011.
Jack was an avid sportsman and sports fan. He loved hunting and fishing with his brother, Tiny, his grandchildren, his son-in-law, Rich, and his best friends, B.W. and Steve. He loved the St Louis Cardinals, Alabama Crimson Tide Football and Dr. Pepper.
Besides his family and sports, Jack loved his dogs. It was rare to see him without a dog by his side or in his lap. For the past few years, his best buddy has been Woody, a rescue dog, who gave Jack great comfort the last couple of years as he struggled with Alzheimer’s disease and most recently a terminal diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Jack was an extremely loving man who was always proud of his children and grandchildren.
Jack’s celebration of life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Wright and Salmon Mortuary. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Cremation rites have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Alzheimer’s Association of Peoria, or Pets for Seniors, P.O. Box 64, Edwards IL 61528.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to wrightandsalmon.com.
