James Kenneth Sharpton

Ken served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

He loved God, his family, people, and life. He was a devoted Papa to his grandson Josh, they were rarely seen apart. They loved car shows and working on vehicles together. Heather, his daughter, felt she was raising two kids because of their “shenanigans”!!

He will be missed immensely.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; Harold D. Sharpton Sr. & Margaret Julia Sharpton, his wife, and love of his life; Wanda Raye Scott-Sharpton, Son; Charles (Chuck) Sharpton, Brother; Harold D. Sharpton Jr. and Sister; Margaret Elizabeth Sharpton.

He is survived by his Daughter; Heather Jacobs, Grandson; Joshua Jacobs, Sisters; Judie Kelly and Rebecca Lowery, Brother-in-Law; Marshall Scott (Tammy), Sister-in-Law; Ida (Aggie) Tilson, Sister-In-Law; Carolyn Lawrence, Sister-in-Law; Charlene Boster (Dale); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends.

The family will receive friends for a visitation at Forest Lawn Funeral Home located at 5755 Mallory Rd in College Park, GA on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM.

Rev. Bobby Simmons and Rev. Terrell Clark will officiate the funeral service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Interment will take place at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery located at 2570 Harbins Rd. in Dacula, GA., Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM. Rev. Bobby Simmons will officiate the graveside service.

Active pallbearers will be Josh Jacobs, Marshall Scott, James Parson, Andy Duncan, Herschel Harp and Glenn Peveler.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnfuneralhomemg.com for the Sharpton family.