Lloyd M. Sharp

Lisbon-Lloyd Mervin Sharp, 94, of State Route 518, passed away peacefully at 11:04pm, Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Sharp was born February 22, 1929 in Gavers, Ohio, a son of the late James Harold and Osa Blanche (Eskew) Sharp, and had lived his entire life in the area.

Lloyd worked as a furnace operator at PCC in Minerva for 38 years, retiring in 1998.  He also worked part time on the Thompson Farm throughout his life.

A member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene, he served as the head usher for many years, and was recognized for his dedicated service by receiving the Church’s Distinguished Service Award in 2008.

Lloyd found great pleasure in simply working.  He loved to mow his lawn and make hay with his son-in-law, Allan and his grandsons, Matt and Josh.  Lloyd also enjoyed helping his grandsons with their steers, getting them ready to show at the fair.

His wife, Ruth Elizabeth (Buckley) Sharp, whom he married on February 21, 1950, preceded him in death on October 28, 2017.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dale G. Sharp and by his brothers-in-law, John, Eugene, and Larry Buckley.

He is survived by his daughter, Carol (Allan) Brown of Lisbon; sister, Betty (the late Clifford) Anderson of Mt. Vernon; brother-in-law, Paul (Kay) Buckley of Lisbon; grandchildren, Shelley (Nathaniel) Pirogowicz, Matthew (Laurie) Brown, Allison (Toby) Warner, and Joshua Brown; and by great grandchildren, Isabella, Elizabeth and Claire Pirogowicz, Caroline Warner, and Beau Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 11am, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Brian Brown officiating.  Burial will follow at the Lisbon Cemetery.

The family will receive guests from 6pm to 8pm, Tuesday and from 10am until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, ATTN: Foundation, One Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308-1062 or online at www.akronchildrens.org.

Friends may also view Lloyd’s memorial tribute page, share a memory, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com

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