Robert E. Sharp's Obituary
Robert E. Sharp, age 82, of Pinckneyville, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL. Robert was born on September 7, 1925 in Winkle, IL, a son to Ralph and Elsie (Chapel) Sharp. He was a Corporal of the United States Army serving in World War II and the Korean War. On February 2, 1952, he married Loraine Newsom in New Jersey and she survives. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and the Operating Engineers Local 520, Granite City, IL. Survivors include his wife: Loraine Sharp of Pinckneyville, IL, a son: Ronney (Rhonda) Sharp of Tilden, IL, a sister-in-law: Peggy Lou (Pastor Kenneth) Robinson of Coulterville, IL, a brother-in-law: Kenneth (Norma) Newsom of Belleville, IL, five grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother: Brady Jackson. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Charles Smith officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Donor's Choice.
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