James Richard “Rick” Sharpe Jr., age 73, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Rick was the son of the late James Richard “Buddy” Sharpe Sr. and Elsie Eason Sharpe. He was also preceded in death by his sister Linda Sharpe Douglas and nephew Matthew Douglas.
Rick leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Sandra Denise Sharpe and one son, James Richard “Little Rick” Sharpe III. He is also survived by two grandsons, Joshua and Jeremy Sharpe. He also leaves behind Little Ricks Girlfriend, Renee and her two sons, Timothy and Michael, brother-in-law Johnny Douglas, two aunts and one uncle and many beloved cousins and other family members.
Rick loved his family and enjoyed nature and especially fishing.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 3:30 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
661 English Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 8/13, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Cedar Grove Cemetery
215 Church Street, E.
Elm City, NC 27822
Cedar Grove Cemetery
215 Church Street, E.
Elm City, NC 27822
Sunday 8/13, 3:30 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Denise and Jean and Johnny, We are so sorry about Ricky but at least we know that he is not suffering any longer. He has suffered for a long time. We will plan to see you all on Sunday at the funeral home. God be with during this time. It is tough, but we know that he is in a better place.