Glynn A Sharp

Glynn Alston Sharp, 80, a resident of Prairieville, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. Glynn was born in Natchitoches, LA on June 25, 1935, and raised in Sharp, LA. He married Jerry Jean Hano of Madisonville, LA on May 20, 1967. He was a longtime resident of the Tri-City area, most recently moving to Prairieville, LA to be near his children and grandchildren. Glynn, affectionately known as Dad, Big G, Grandpa, Pops, Par Par, and Parps, graduated from Boyce High School in 1953 and then from Louisiana State University in 1958 with a BS in General Business.

Glynn was a veteran of the US Army, serving as a cryptographer in the Signal Corps from 1958-1960. He retired from CLECO as a customer service manager after 36 years of loyal service. He served his community through many civic organizations such as: Louisiana Jaycees-President and National Director; Morgan City-Berwick-Patterson area Chamber of Commerce-President; Morgan City Rotary Club-President, with recognition of its highest honor as a Paul Harris Fellow; and Patterson High School Athletic Booster Club-President.

Glynn was a true Louisiana sportsman. He enjoyed bass fishing and squirrel hunting. He was an avid LSU Tiger fan and enjoyed bowling, daily crossword puzzles, and many family camping trips.

Glynn was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 48 years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Jerry Jean; 4 children, Tricia Sharp Carlson and husband Frederic, Jr., Michelle Sharp Pennington and husband Coby, Monica Sharp Eues and husband Corey, and Brian Alston Sharp and wife Dawn B. Sharp, MD; and 9 grandchildren, Jarrett, Gracie, and Caitlin Eues; Abby and Emma Pennington; Bailey and Tanner Carlson; and Baker and Mack Sharp. He is survived by 2 sisters, Janet Sharp Brandon and husband Don, Sherry Sharp Ingram and husband John; and 3 brothers, Reverend James E. Sharp and wife Dorothy, Honorable Donald R. Sharp and wife Jan, and Duane W. Sharp and wife Freida.

Glynn was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Vera Weir Sharp and his in-laws, Jesse E. and Margaret Raiford Hano.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 5pm until 9pm at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales, LA. Visitation will resume on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 9am with a funeral service at 11am. A Christian burial will follow on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11am at Stanga Family Cemetery in Bedico, LA.

Memorial contributions may be made in Glynn A. Sharp’s name to the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation which provides children with disabilities and wounded warriors the opportunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience through the sport of fishing.

http://impact.castforkids.org/GlynnSharp

Friends and family who can’t attend may share words of comfort at www.oursofh.com