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Mr. HW Sharpe Jr. (Junior), of Harmony, died on June 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on Dec. 3, 1942 in Iredell County, son of the late HW Sharpe Sr. and Hattie (Shore) Sharpe.

He was a tobacco farmer who drove an oil truck for Yadkin Oil, and B&J Farm Supply prior to his career in the funeral business with Mackie-Gentry Funeral Home and later Gentry Family Funeral Service.

Survivors: his wife of almost 61 years, Ruby Hutchens Sharpe; and children, Sheila Sharpe, Angie Wooten (Steve), Chris Sharpe (Kathy), Brad Sharpe (Tammy), and Amy Kestler (Jimmy); 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, June Carol McCoy (John); and a brother, Roger Sharpe.

A private family graveside service was held at Sandy Springs Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by the Rev. David Kiser.

Memorials: Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County.

Condolences: www.daviefh.com.