James E. Sharp 1962-2022

He was born July 3, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth “Betty” Orth Sharp.

He graduated from Poland High School in 1980. Jim furthered his education at the New Castle School of Trades, specializing in HVAC.

He started his career working with his father in the home improvement field, then went to work at Modern Builders Supply and Delphi.

Jim was a member of St. Christine Church, where he coached soccer and was in the Holy Name Society and Men’s Renewal. He was an avid Cleveland and Ohio State sports fan.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife the former Mary Kay Murphy, whom he married Nov. 11, 1995; daughter, Murphy Lynn Sharp of Chicago; son, Brian Sharp of Columbus; sister, Margaret (Doug) Stewart of Poland; brothers-in-law, Ralph DeBolt of Cleveland and Michael (Lulu) Murphy of Youngstown; sister-in-law, Peggy (Frank) Bennett; several nieces and nephews; his great-aunts; dog, Nellie and cats, Nugget and Indy.

His sisters, Janet (Arlon) Jahnke and Becky DeBolt are deceased.

Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. Prayers will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Fox Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, celebrated by the Rev. Kevin Peters.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

Family and friends of Jim may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Sharp family.

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