Graveside Services for Frank Sharpe, 88, of Athens are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.
Mr. Sharpe passed away on September 9, 2014 in Malakoff, Texas.
Frank Everett Sharpe was born September 13, 1925 in Van Zandt County, Texas the son of Ross and Fannie Ballow Sharpe. He grew up in Henderson County where he developed a love of farming, which he never lost even though he had to go to Dallas to make a living. He served in the United States Army in Europe during World War 2 earning four Bronze Stars. He worked hard, but always had time for humor and was fun to be around. He liked to fish and had a garden as long as he could work one. He loved his family and friends and loyal to both.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Doris Monsell and Jean Brewer; brothers, Virgil and Rudeen Sharpe and son-in-law Lee VanWinkle. He was also preceded by daughter Pam Morgan.
He is survived by his devoted wife and companion of 43 years Hazel Sharpe; daughters, Elaine Algood and husband Bobby, Karen Sharpe, Lisa Sharpe, Brenda Westbrook and husband Ben, Linda Morgan; four grandchildren, Amy Algood, Daniel Dyer, Ben Eric Westbrook, Bobby, McRee; seven great grandchildren; sisters, June Strange, Reba Vanover and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Family of Athens, Texas.
You may write condolences or light a memorial candle at: www.hannigansmith.com.