James H. Tharp

He was born April 17, 1942 in Sycamore, a son of the late William A. and Irene Toland Tharp.

Mr. Tharp was a 1960 graduate of West Greene High School and served in the United States Army.

He was a retired coal miner from Beth Energy in Ellsworth.

Mr. Tharp was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, the American Legion Post #954, Jefferson and the Disabled American Veterans #123, Waynesburg.

He loved riding 4 wheelers and hunting.

On June 7, 1970 he married Lyvonne Ball, who survives.

Also surviving are six children, Lisa A. (John) Bennett of Waynesburg, Michelle (Kevin) Friday of Greensboro, Tracy (Greg) Sova of Reedsville, WV, Heidi (Joey Dickey) Tharp of Jefferson, Jet (Stacy Short) Tharp of Waynesburg and Todd (Benita) Tharp of Jefferson; two sisters, Erma Jean Tharp of Waynesburg and Madolyn (John) Crooker of Prentiss Twp., Maine; a brother, Harry (Carol) Tharp of Sycamore; 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, William A. Tharp, who died in infancy and Herbert D. Tharp; three sisters, LaVaughn Petitt, Margaret Johnston and Margie Oliphant.

Family and friends will be received from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2014, in the Behm Funeral Homes, Inc., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Matthew D. Chapell officiating. Interment will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post#954, Jefferson. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.