Herbert L. Sharp, age 89, of Buckhannon, WV died, Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born on July 20, 1921 in Cairo, WV a son of the late Harl and Carrie Shields Sharp. On August 20, 1950 he married Mabelle Grace Cokeley who preceded him in death on August 25, 2005. Mr. Sharp is survived by three sons Kevin Sharp and wife Vicki of Buckhannon, Gary Sharp and wife Jamie of Charles Town, WV and Steve Sharp and wife Kathy of Poolsville, MD; two daughters, Norrine Scherler and husband Bill of Somerset, NJ and Cathy Sharp of Queens, NY; three grandsons, David Scherler of Washington, D.C., Adam and Austin Sharp of Charles Town, WV; four granddaughters Allison Sharp of Martinsburg, WV, Alicia Sharp of Fairmont, WV, Laura Scherler of Alexandria, VA. and Kate Scherler of Somerset, NJ; one sister Clara June Wyatt of Urbandale, IA and good friend and companion Lucille Warner of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother Arthur Sharp. Mr. Sharp served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant during WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was a life long member of Rotary International and a Past District Governor serving in 1977. After WWII he graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He returned to WVWC and worked as a fundraisor for the College from 1967 to 1988. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a Sunday school teacher for 28 years and a lay leader. He was an active volunteer in the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary and served as the first male president in the Auxiliary’s history. He was an avid supporter for all WVWC athletics enjoying all sporting events. Mr. Sharp was dedicated to his family, the church, WVWC and the community. Friends will be received Tuesday, October 5, 2010 form 2-8 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, at the First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon with the Rev. Steven Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckhannon Veterans Cemetery. Buckhannon VFW Post #3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post #7 American Legion, DAV Chapters #5 & #36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Herbert L. Sharp Scholarship Fund at West Virginia Wesleyan College, 59 College Ave., Buckhannon, WV 26201. Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
