Robert F. Sharp

robert sharp

March 4, 1939 ~ May 28, 2024

Born in: Bradenton, FL
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Robert F. Sharp, 85, of Asheville, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Bradenton, Florida to the late Robert F. Sharp and Helen Caldwell Mooers, he was predeceased by his sister Dawn.

Bob is survived by his wife, Florence Cowan Sharp and his children: Alan Sharp (Janice), Susan Sharp, Emory Sharp (Melissa), Marjorie Sharp, and Donna Sharp Hardy (Emory); grandchildren: Adam, Grant, Tony, Anna, Jacob, Kathleen, Emmanuel, and Leona; and great-grandchildren: Greyson, Ryan, Maci, and Henry. He is also survived by cousins Rosalie (Mackie) Mack and Tom Caldwell.

Bob graduated from Vanderbilt University, Florida State University (M.Acc.), and the University of Texas (PhD). He was a proud Navy veteran. He taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Ohio University, where he served as Director of the School of Accountancy.

The Funeral is planned for Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road, with visitation at 2:00. The Rev. Mary Brown will officiate. A private burial will be in the V.A. Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Robert F. Sharp Scholarship Fund, Ohio University Foundation, P.O Box 869, Athens, OH 45701 or the Men’s Garden Club of Asheville, Box 633, Asheville, NC 28802.

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Visitation: June 1, 2024 2:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805

(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Service: June 1, 2024 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805

(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Our prayers are with Florence and the family. Bob was a great and kind neighbor and always had a dry sense of humor. We will miss seeing him work in his beloved garden, his endearing chuckles and his smile…….

  2. Our love and prayers go out to Florence and her family. Bob was the first person to welcome us into the neighborhood. We will remember his kindness, dry wit and love. He will be greatly missed.

  3. Bob was always a bright light and and happy smile. My condolences to Florence and his family. You all will be in my prayers.

  4. My goodness, an almost 50 year era has come to an end. I don’t think you could know a truer friend or a more honorable person. I miss him.

  5. I’m so sorry, Florence. The picture of Bob brings tears to my eyes and a smile, remembering how kind you both were to me.


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