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John Wesley Sharp Jr.

November 9, 1942 - December 9, 2022
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SG JOHNNIE DOWNS left a message on January 12, 2023:
Beyond the sorrow of sadness lies the comfort of almighty God. Peace be still John Wesley Sharp.
Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield left a message on December 31, 2022:
John was a friend, community activist, true follower of Jesus, and amazing champion for racial equity and justice. I miss him already.
Wayne McCraney left a message on December 30, 2022:
On behalf of the Brotherhood/Soldiers of the Cross under the leadership of Dr. and Bishop Samuel L.Hampton ll and Elder Meranda Hampton we would like to express our deepest condolences at this time of grief and sadness.
Johnny Miller left a message on December 29, 2022:
So sorry to see a longtime friend pass. Everyone admire and love him, he rose to be an inspiration to many in his old south Akron neighborhood. He was always the coolest dude, even back in the 1960's. A real first class citizen as he was one of the first to get his college degree and graduate from law school in Washington D.C. and was a early civil rights advocate, even opening a his own law firm helping many attain justice over the years. A highlight of his career was rising to hold the prestigious role of President of our local NAACP. Remaining honorable he continued assisting clients as recently as a few months ago in legal matters. He will be sorely missed...
Geraldine Davis left a message on December 27, 2022:
To John Wesley sharp and family I am truly sorry for your lost I am really going miss John we became friend over month my heart is broken about him he was a good person and he would really help you if he could rest in peace john
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sylvia Burks left a message on December 25, 2022:
Our deep condolence to the Sharp family. RIP John you will be truely missed
Sylvia Burks left a message on December 25, 2022:
Our deep condolence to the Sharp family. RIP John you will be truely missed
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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