Winston Sharp

Winston Sharp age 49 of Wynnewood, Oklahoma passed to our Lord on April 6, 2019. He passed away after long struggles with pancreatitis. Winston was born on March 21, 1970 in Pauls Valley, OK to Patsy Sue Adams Sharp and John Rollin Sharp, Jr. Winston went to school in Wynnewood and Moore Oklahoma. Winston’s athletic achievements included varsity recognition in wrestling, track and football. After High School Winston joined the United States Army. Winston accelerated in rank and served as a Squad leader in the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade. In November 1990 SGT Winston Sharp took part in the Allied Invasion of Kuwait as part of Operation Desert Storm and was later awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star for heroic service. SGT Winston Sharp took part in the decisive victory at the Battle of Medina Ridge; the second largest tank battle of the war. Upon leaving the Army Winston studied at the Oklahoma State Institute of Technology and went on to become a diesel mechanic in Oklahoma City where he lived the remainder of his life. Winston will be remembered as a big brother and willingness to help out. He was the cleverest of all and could figure out a solution to the most difficult of problems. His cheerfulness, laughter and heart will be forever missed. His friends and family will keep his memory alive and will always be surrounded by him spiritually. Winston’s surviving family include mother Patsy and James Gilbert Sharp. Son Corey Sharp of Moore, Oklahoma. Loving brother and sister in law Salem and Sakina Sharp. Sister Wanda Adams and nieces Patricia, Megan and Becky. Nephew’s include David and Luke Gower and Gracen Ellen. Winston was preceded in Death by former wife Tracey Sharp, biological father John Rollin Sharp, Jr., grandparents Pauline (Bolton) Adams, Earl Adams, Hazel (Story) Sharp, John Sharp and Lucretia “Teeter” Sharp. We will miss you Visitation will be held on Thursday April 11, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnnewood, OK following with Rev. Jarrod Kendall officiating. Services are under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Wynnewood, OK. Please send online condolences to www.dearmanfuneral home.com

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Winston Sharp

March 21, 1970 - April 6, 2019