Clay Edward Sharp

Clay Edward Sharp, SR age 84 of Tazewell, TN was born April 16, 1927 in Bryson, TN and passed away at home on January 15, 2012. He was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents H.B. and Ruth Sharp; two sons, Clay E. Sharp, JR and Danny L. Sharp and ex-wife Peggy J. Sharp; brothers Charlie, Otey, Harold, Lloyd, Ray and John.

He is survived by his wife: Bonnie Sharp

Step-Son: Steve Combs

Son: Larry (Susan) Sharp

Daughter: Frances Sharp (Rick) Harvey

Sisters: Fleida M. (Roland) Young

June (Costa) Bart both of New Hampshire

Mary Helen (Robert) Evans of Kingsport, TN

Seven Grandchildren, 2 great Grandsons and

and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 P.M. Thursday night January 19, 2012 at Coffey Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 7:00 P.M. Thursday night at Coffey Funeral Home. Burial at 12 Noon Friday at Sharp Cemetery.

Ministers: Rev. Larry Sharp and Rev. George Cole

Singers: Gloryroad Boys

Pallbearers: tom Sharp, Jim Sharp, Steve Combs, Junior Painter, Dale Painter, George “Bud” Painter

Honorary Pallbearers: Adam Haley, Jeremy Sharp and Jonathan Sharp.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge.