Mr. Alexander McCollum Tharpe, 53, of Savannah, GA, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. He attended Darlington School and LaGrange College, and worked in radio and advertising sales. Mr. Tharpe was predeceased by his father, Ernest Shaw Tharpe, Sr., and is survived by his son, Alexander Tharpe of St. Simons, GA; mother, Sarah McCall Tharpe; brother, Ernest Tharpe, Jr.; sisters: Susie Click and Sally Rowles. A private memorial is being held.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son,Spring Hill, Atlanta, GA.