Dennis Floyd Sharp

Dennis Floyd Sharp, age 76 of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 13th, 2023. He was born to the late Floyd and Louise Sharp of Warrior, Alabama on January 8th, 1947. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He retired from Pemco after many years of service as a sheet metal fabricator and served as the President of the UAW for 6 years. Dennis loved the outdoors and sharing hunting, fishing, and gardening time with his sons and grandchildren. When he would take a trip to the beach he enjoyed eating as much seafood as he could.

He is proceeded in death by his father Floyd L. Sharp; his mother Louise Gardner; and his wife of 45 years, Linda Sharp. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Rose Sharp; his sons, Steven Sharp and Brian Sharp; his stepdaughters, Kathy Snider and Sonya Perkins (Brian); his brothers, Terry Sharp (Cathy), Jerry Sharp, and Melvin Sharp (Lisa); his grandchildren, Hunter Sharp (Tabetha), Dillon Sharp (Carman), Kyden Sharp, Katelyn Sharp, Amber Perkins, Laura Carr (Donnie), Katie Davis (Justin); his great grandchildren; Blake, Waylon, Baby Boy on the way, Emma, Aniyah, Micah, and Jensen; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel. A Celebration of Life Graveside will begin at 11:30 am at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Sharp family.