Charles Bates Sharp

Charles Bates Sharp, 89, of Fulton, KY went to be with his Lord at 8:30 PM on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Born March 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Otto and Edith Sharp. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Faye Bracket, Irene Plant and Anna Maude Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Johnson Sharp, as well as their 6 children, June (Gerald) Scarborough, Charlene (Van) Ellingburg, Barry (Shirley) Sharp, Kathy (Paul) Adams, Sandy (Bart) Goodman and Bart Ryan Sharp; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Also, 3 sisters, Louise Lashlee of Baytown, TX, Florence Wilkerson of Hickman, Corrinne Castleman of Clarksville, TN and a brother-in-law, Nathan “Junie” Johnson. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, a Goodyear Tire & Rubber retiree and a member of the Liberty Baptist church. He was also a member of the American Legion. A Graveside service to honor his life will be held at the Liberty Cemetery on Tuesday, September 13th at 11:00 AM with his son-in-law, Paul Adams officiating. His grandsons, David Scarbrough, Brad Ellingburg, Ben Sharp, Lucas Goodman, Clay Goodman, Tom Moore, Jon Scott, Chad Butler and Daniel Hill will be pallbearers. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to the Liberty Baptist Church. c/o Cathy McLeary, 773 Freeman Rd., Fulton, KY 42041