William "Bill" Sharp

William "Bill" Sharp, 85, of Bristol St., Morganton, NC died Sunday, July 29, 2007, following a period of declining health. He was born in Bradenton, FL on January 26, 1922 and was the son of the late Fredrick and Katherine Sharp. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by first wife, Jane Shore Sharp and by his second wife, Jennie Sharp. Mr. Sharp was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and retired from Burlington Industries Aviation Department.Surviving are his sons, Richard Sharp of Morganton, Jonathan Sharp of Ohio, David Sharp of Arizona, and William Sharp, Jr. of Florida, and eight grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Cranford officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407 or to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 29690.