The family of Joseph C. Sharp, 74, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his final service and Military Honors, we are privileged to do so.
Joe Sharp enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1960, he served most of his time in Hawaii as a Radioman for the activities going on in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1970 at the rank of Sergeant.
Joseph C. Sharp departed this earthly life to live eternally with his Savior in heaven on July 27, 2021 following a year-long battle with cancer. Born April 21, 1947 to Norman (Pete) and Cora Mary (Corky) Sharp, Joe’s early life was spent in Indiana County, PA. He attended United High School in Armagh, PA where he was especially active in the music department.
Joe attended DeVry Tech in Chicago immediately after high school and then proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his discharge, Joe settled in Southern California where he worked as a lab manager at Superior Optical. He later co-owned and operated a Speedee Oil Change and Tune-up franchise.
With his love of music, Joe and two friends formed a rock bank and performed for local events. He was the worship leader and choir director at the San Dimas United Methodist Church. For many years, he was also worship leader and counselor at Southern California Chrysalis where his music, his faith and his obvious love of Jesus helped to instill loving Christian values in the young people whose lives he touched.
Joe lived his life with strong devotion to his family, his friends and most of all to his Lord and Savior. He openly shared his faith because it was important to him that others would be saved. With his jovial manner, infectious laugh and extensive repertoire of jokes, Joe was able to reach people in every walk of life.
Joe is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Sharp, daughters, Kristi (Alex) Sanchez and Stephanie (Jeremy) Swan, step-daughter, Heather Ripley, grandchildren, Joseph and Alyssa Sanchez, and Kaleo and Hanalei Swan; brothers, Thomas (Barb) Sharp and Wesley (Lori) Sharp; sisters, Ruth Ann (Richard) Fulton and Doris (Ronald) McAnulty, and numerous nephews and nieces and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Dorinda, in-laws, Andrew and Thelma Mills, a special aunt, Martha Smith and his first niece, Debbie Fulton.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: PLEASE RESPECT RNC RULES, HAVE FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.
Time Table for Thursday, 02 SEP 2021:0930 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR Staging on E. Normandy, near the first roundabout)
https://goo.gl/maps/NkYYNvyWRdV7atim70945 - Mission briefing
1015 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
So Cal PGR Ride Captainlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-CourageYou do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the Ride Captain (RC). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
