John Carl Sharp, 83, of Chattanooga passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. John was of the Baptist Faith. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was an owner/operator leased to RTC. He retired from Catoosa Training Center as an M.P.O. He was a member of the Lookout Valley Lodge #673 F&AM, the Scottish Rite and the Alhambra Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam D. and Mary Elizabeth Sharp; a son, Jeffery Carl Sharp; a sister, Rosemary Senters.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jo Sharp; daughter, Jan (Paul R.) Ruud; two grandchildren, Jacob Carl Ruud and Jacy Ruud; two sisters, Betty (Roger) O’Haver and Patricia Lowrance; one brother, Lowell Winston (Madeleine) Sharp; several nieces and nephews.
Due to the national health crisis the family will have a memorial graveside service at a later time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416.
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