Lindell Royce Sharp, 72, of Midland, Arkansas went to meet his Savior Jesus Christ on December 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 3, 1947 in Huntington to Thurman and Vonda Sharp. They greeted him in heaven along with his son, Scotty Sharp and his brothers, Roy Sharp and Roger Sharp.
Lindell is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Leta Sharp of the home; three daughters, Sandy Moore and husband, Tom, Stacey Sharp, and Misty Tippit and husband, Richard all of Ft. Smith; 2 sons, Stan Jenkins and wife, Mary and Steve Jenkins all of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren.
He is also survived by 3 siblings, Sharon Shelton and husband, Benny of Eldorado, AR; Troy Sharp and wife, Brenda of Huntington, and Shirley Welch and husband, Jerry of Witcherville; uncle Paul Sharp; aunt Johnny Faye Evans; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lindell enjoyed serving in his church, Greenwood Church of the Nazarene. He proudly served in the 25th Infantry of the US Army during the Vietnam War as a platoon sergeant. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he worked at several jobs including truck driver and ironworker, but found his calling in the well cementing business.
In 1984 he started Sharp Well Cementing and later added L & L Energy. He owned and operated both businesses until his death. His greatest ability, however, was to see the good in people and instill in others the desire to become better people. Lindell's spirit of giving was evident by the life he led.
It was a well-known fact that if anyone had a need, they simply had to ask Lindell and he would readily give in any way he could. He was a friend to all. If you ever met him, you were his friend for life. Lindell loved his country and people. Most days, he could be found surrounded by family and friends, telling a good story or watching a ballgame (OU Sooners whenever possible!), always with a pot of coffee nearby, which he happily shared. Lindell was a great husband and Dad.
His legacy of love and laughter will live on, in the hearts of his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, in Greenwood with interment at Huntington Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Viewing will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home where the family will visit with friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Matt Jenkins, Zack Smith, Christian Meurer, Jonathan Brassfield, Matt Garrison and Nick Jenkins.
