Billy Hue Sharp

Billy Hue Sharp was born August 11, 1935, in Byhalia, MS, to the late beloved R.C. Sharp and Adella Hopkins-Neely. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, MS. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at Eason Grove MB Church.

He graduated from Rosenwald school in Byhalia, MS. Billy spent the better part of 30 years as a Maintenance Engineer at GEM Incorporated in Byhalia, where he not only worked but also went above and beyond what was expected and rarely, if ever, missed a day.

Billy was blessed with a loving family and wife. He was a committed father and husband who helped raise his children with patience, humor, and humility. He also served as a father and mentor, touching the lives of many and sharing his wisdom and life lessons with his family and others within the community.

Billy was an early riser and was the epitome of a hard worker. He was skilled in welding and repair. He loved family time and the great outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, lawn care, fishing, and hunting. In addition to his passion for the outdoors, he found great joy in playing checkers with anyone willing to take on a challenge. In his leisure time, he could often be found watching wrestling, westerns, or sports, or sitting under the oak tree listening to the sounds of nature. In his youth, Billy was known for his athleticism on the baseball field.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Charlean Sharp; one daughter from that union, Felicia Sharp, Olive Branch, MS; and from a previous marriage, seven children. Four Daughters: Elvelyn ( Carver) Sumter, Southaven, MS, Carolyn Sharp- Neal, Ozark, Alabama, Joan Sharp, Horn Lake, MS, Sharon (Mack) Cook, Cordova, TN; Three sons: Billy H. Sharp, Jr.  Memphis, TN, Randy(Diane) Sharp, Memphis, TN, and Larry Sharp who preceded him in death. Two step-daughters: Jacquator Norman-Ferguson, Southaven, MS, and Katanya Malone, Byhalia, MS.

He is also survived by his sister, Gladys Reed; his brother, Leroy (Florine) Neely; and a host of grandchildren (23), great-grandchildren (29), great-great-grandchildren (1), nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Dean, and three brothers, Ray William Hardaway, Denver Lee Neely, Hubbard Hardaway, and his grandson, Christopher Sharp.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Luke Church of God In Christ on 7491 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27th, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel at 140 North Memphis Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635

Burial will take palace at Memorial Park Southwoods in Memphis, TN.

Arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Holly Springs, MS.

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