Linden Dean Sharp's Obituary
Linden Dean Sharp, 92, of Casey, IL passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday March 7, 2015 at his home in rural Casey, IL. He was born March 5, 1923 in Casey, IL, the son of Orla E. Sharp and Daisy P. Black Sharp. On October 5, 1946 he married Violet Lavaughn Neese in Robinson, IL. She passed away on March 1, 2015. Survivors include son, David Roy Sharp of Casey, IL; daughter in law, Denise Sharp of Casey, IL; brother, Paul W. Sharp and wife Edna of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Jessica Housinga and husband John of Norfolk, VA; Justin Sharp and girlfriend Marsha Wilson of Casey, IL and Samantha Sharp of Casey, IL and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Violet Sharp; brothers, Keith Black, Chester Sharp, Leon Sharp, Donald Sharp; sister, Margaret Garrett and granddaughter, Tennille Sharp. Dean was a US Air Force WWII veteran. He was retired from Marathon Pipeline Company in Martinsville, IL. Dean was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Casey, IL. He had previously served as deacon and taught Sunday school for over 19 years at the Hazel Dell Church of Christ. He was a former member of the Casey VFW and the Farm Bureau. Dean and Violet enjoyed attending flea markets looking for treasures. He especially enjoyed spending time fishing and was the happiest when playing golf. Funeral services for Dean and Violet will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Mike Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery, rural Casey, IL. Their visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday evening at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Eastside Church of Christ, 302 NE 15th St., Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, March 09, 2015 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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