EDWARD LADELL SHARP

March 28, 2020

Edward Ladell Sharp, 96, Clinton, passed away peacefully at his home on March 28, 2020.

He was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church. He was born Jan. 9, 1924 in Highsplint, Ky., to Dester and Mossie Cox Sharp. The family later moved to Tennessee.

In the early years of the Oak Ridge Manhattan Project, Edward worked for sub-contractors Stone & Webster and Roane Anderson. He was among the many firemen who helped rescue soldiers from the 1944 Jellico Troop train derailment. He retired in 1988 from Vinylex Corporation in Knoxville.

Edward was an avid fisherman and was a long-time member of Anderson County Bass Club where he made many special friends. He enjoyed tournament fishing but also just simple quiet days spent fishing on area lakes. He liked spending time with his family, watching old western movies, and gardening.

In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by: Wife, Wanda Jean Hill Sharp; sisters, Mary Sue Jenkins and Reba Monday; and brother, Joe Sharp.

He is survived by: Son, Ron Sharp and companion Karen King of Sevierville; daughters, Janet Symons (Buddy) of Heiskell, Sharon Lowe (Eddie) of Knoxville, and Judy Henderson (Brant) of Clinton; brother, Jim Sharp of Centerville, Ohio; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; special nephews, Don Henderson and Donnie Knight.

He also leaves behind his dear close friend and long-time fishing partner, Dave Fulton.

The family would like to thank the kind and compassionate care givers of Amedisys Hospice.

Friends may call at their convenience from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Jimmy Davidson officiating.

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