William Sharp

Mike spent his early years as a hard-working farm boy in Somerville, Alabama being raised by his loving adoptive parents Lloyd & Violet Sharp. Alongside him was his side kick and younger brother Rick. Mike was the oldest of all his siblings combined and set forth a hard work ethic that, no doubt, carried on throughout his entire life.

Mike graduated from Priceville High School, class of 1969. He then went to Calhoun Community College to became a draftsman by trade in the school of engineering. He obtained a mechanical engineering degree which then set forth his pathway to many endeavors in the architectural/mechanical engineering business. He poured his heart into many work projects over the years which literally lead him all over the world. He was a true polyglot learning many languages during his journeys as he would always connect with anyone that would talk with him. Whether it be about music, religion, his family, or the weather, he was going to have an input, nonetheless. Over the years, he achieves many roles and accomplishment, one being US Director of engineering operations for Solaronics, France. He also started his own company in Tuscaloosa, Alabama named SCS Systems Inc. where he designed and built many of the metal buildings throughout our town. He then went into cold storage which finally led him to his most recent position at ARCO Murray where he was a Senior Project Superintendent. He was most definitely a man of many accomplishments that had a work ethic like none other. Throughout his years, Mike also dedicated time into his family, his love for music-especially guitar, and was an active member of his church, Shepherd's Way.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers, Rick Sharp and Kip Iles; sister, Beth Styles, and son-in-law, Brian Randolph.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Sandra Thomas Sharp; children: Candy Turney, Michelle Sharp Randolph, Jeremy Sharp (Sarah), Nikki Sharp Pritchett (Ryan); brothers: Hill Iles, Emory Iles, Chuck Wood; grandchildren: Josh Slaughter (Kati), Tyler Slaughter (Brooke), Cody Turney, Lucas Randolph (Lori), Dustin Randolph (Hannah), Kohl Randolph, Bryson Sharp and Xander Pritchett; great-grandchildren: Sammie Slaughter, Sutton Slaughter, Elliot Slaughter, Oakley Slaughter, Mackenzie Randolph, Bryar Randolph and a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation for William will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Shepherd's Way Christian Church, 15486 US-43, Northport, AL 35475, followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 pm.

Pallbearers are Jeremy Sharp, Ryan Pritchett, Lucas Randolph, Dustin Randolph, Kohl Randolph, Scott Stroup.

Honorary Pallbearers are Bryson Sharp, Xander Pritchett, Wayne Traweek, Jimmy Hyche, Andy Oswalt, Mike Brannon, Lonnie Williams, Eddie Battles, Mike Brannon, Jimmy Oliver, Randy Palmer, ARCO Murray, and Shepherd's Way Christian Church.