Jerry Arwood Sharp Sr.

Jerry Arwood Sharp, Sr., 86, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Born in Farmville, VA he was the son of the late Richard A. and Gaither Josey Sharp; and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline Sharp Reese Owens. Mr. Sharp was a United States Navy veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a member of New Covenant Church of the Brethren and was also a proud member of the 1949, 1950 and 1951 Hopewell Blue Devils State Football Champions team. Mr. Sharp retired from Honeywell after 38 years of dedicated service. He and his father enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting together. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred A. Sharp; four children, Jerry A. Sharp, Jr. and wife, Julie, Cissy Buyalos and husband, Norman, C.T. “Sonny” Mason and wife, Sharon and Joyce Carter and husband, Michael; ten grandchildren, Teresa, Doug, Nicole, Ben, Christopher, Courtney, Rhenda, Clint, Chip and Rebecca; sixteen great-grandchildren who he dearly loved; 1 great great-granddaughter, and a son-in-law, Berton Owens. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Jerry Sharp. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com