Thomas Sharpe

Thomas Hollis Sharpe, age 97, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Mission Point, surrounded by family. The son of Clarence & Margaret (McPhee) Sharpe, he was born on May 22, 1925, in Superior, WI. Tom was a proud WWII U. S. Army Veteran. He retired from St. Mary’s Peerless Cement after 32 years and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed playing checkers, euchre, watching the Lions, wood working and being around his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence and Hugh; sisters, Isabelle and Sandra; son, Rodney; and grandson, Taggart. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Shirley (Porter) Sharpe; children, Sheila (Mac) Mencarelli, Judy Sharpe, Lorene (Michael Tichvon) Sharpe, Patrice (Richard) Wesche and Leisa (Scott Knecht) Mahanic; brother, Donald (Pam) Sharpe; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 2 great great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews. A memorial service with a luncheon, will be held at the American Legion Hall, 91 S.1st St., Cedar Springs, MI at Noon on Wednesday, February 1st. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Tom to The Wounded Warrior Project. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/grand-rapids-cremation for the Sharpe family.