Rufus Sharp's Obituary
Rufus Sharp passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Franklinton, LA. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Bush, LA to the late Ira Sharp and Alma Taylor Sharp.
Rufus was the loving father of Michael Leonard Sharp (Suzie), Elois Sharp Sance Null (Clinton), Jason Eric Sharp (Chris), Randy Sharp, Linda Sharp Jarrell (Brent King) and the late David Wayne Sharp. He was the proud grandfather of Sandra, Casey, Rachel, Rainee, Jason, Jr., Jessica, Jonathan, Nicholas, Anna, Quentin and Rita; and great-grandfather of Levi, Evelyn, Eleanor, Thomas, Rhiannon, Ezra, Brennon, Haylee, Olivia, Nicholas, Carter, Harper and Braelyn. Rufus was the brother of Nola Galloway, Daniel Sharp, Orece Sharp, Alma Kennedy and the late Jimmie Johnson, Rose, Horatio, Douglas, Clifton, Elliott, Metta Doris S. Johnson, Helen Eletha, Viola and Ottis. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral services at Sharp’s Chapel Church, 22191 Sharp’s Capel Road, Bush, LA 70431 Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM with visitation at church on Saturday beginning at 11:00 AM.
Interment in Sharp’s Chapel Cemetery will be private.
The Sharp family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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