Mr. Willis Monroe Sharp, age 90 of Blue Ridge, GA , passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at his home. Mr. Sharp was born on June 24, 1920 in Fannin County to the late John and Minnie Smith Sharp. He was an assembly worker with a furniture manufacturing company. Mr. Sharp was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Becky Callihan Sharp and second wife, Ruby Lee Porter Sharp. Survivors include a brother, Clifford Sharp of Cleveland, OH; sister, Reathel Martin of Ellijay, GA also survive. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. from Mount Morah Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Delmer Davenport officiating. Military honors were provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Donnie Callihan, Randy Sharp, Jeff Ledford, Terry Winkler, Perry Ledford and Eddie Gilmore. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements.
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