Richard Neil Sharp
A celebration of life service for Richard Neil Sharp, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Sharp passed away at 2:18 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born June 2, 1941, at West Plains, Missouri, to Lloyd Sharp and Charlene Shadwell Sharp. Before his retirement, Richard worked at International Shoe Factory and he honorably served in the Missouri National Guard for thirteen years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved shooting pool and won multiple pool tournaments at the Senior Center. He enjoyed riding and repairing bicycles. Richard pulled the chains at West Plains High School Zizzer football games for many years and even won an award for it. He also kept score at Howell Valley basketball games for many years.
He is survived by two daughters, Teresa Taylor and husband, Christopher, Montgomery, Texas and Tammy Shrable and husband, Troy, West Plains; four grandchildren, Zachary Shrable, West Plains, Brandy Knapp and husband, Hunter, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Sarah Taylor, Omaha, Nebraska and Conlan Taylor, Bangor, Maine; one great-grandchild, Olive Knapp; three brothers, Leroy, Kenneth and Thomas Sharp, all of West Plains; one sister, Mary Good; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, Gerald Sharp, preceded him in death.
A private burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Donna Spencer
January 3, 2024 @ 9:46 am
Tammy, Our condolence. Your Dad was a nice man I first met him when I was 18 and worked at shoe factory. When I quit and got a job at Luna’s cleaners he would wave at us when he walked by. He loved his daughters. If you knew him you knew about his girls. He was a man to respect for his love for his family.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
January 3, 2024 @ 2:38 pm
Sharp Families,
My parents, Norris and Ivene Cozort extend their Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Richard. They will be keeping all of you in their daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Mary E Evans
January 4, 2024 @ 9:10 am
Mary and all of family. I am so sorry for your loss. I guess I knew Richard all my life. May RIP.
Shelly Brewer Titus
January 4, 2024 @ 11:05 pm
Teresa, Tammy, Troy and family:
Thinking of you and sending our prayers to all your family with this loss. My father Everett Brewer knew Richard well and spoke highly of him. They were even roommates for a brief period when single so many years ago. We just lost my mother on December 23rd and share in grieving as well. I will always remember and be grateful for your friendship and our shared memories. Wishing you peace and comfort in time with the memories of your dad.
Sincerely,
Shelly Brewer Titus and family
Rosemary Owens
February 12, 2024 @ 8:26 pm
Have just learned of the passing of Richard. Richard is my cousin. I am Mable Lee’s daughter. As kids we were together at family gatherings. As adults, I would run into Richard occasionally in West Plains. It was always good to visit with him.
I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strength at this time.