Hezzie Barney Sharp's Obituary
Hezzie Barney Sharp passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010.
Beloved husband of 56 years to Lydia Galloway Sharp; and brother of Melvin Sharp and Sadie S. McClendon. He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Thomas Sharp; his father, Percy Sharp; and a brother, Clyde Sharp.
Age 80 years, he was a native and lifelong resident of Covington, LA. A United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was also a Deacon and active member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 20116 Hwy 1081, Covington, LA.
A wake will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433; and visitation will continue on Monday AT THE CHURCH beginning at 9:00 AM.
Graveside services with Military Honors will follow services in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church or Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800, (615) 564-5000, www.gideons.org.
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