, 89, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in the Amandaville Community of Cumberland County, Kentucky, the son of the late Paul and Maude Powell Sharp.

He was a member of the Burkesville Baptist Church, and served in the United States Air Force. He was a Cumberland County educator, his career beginning in 1960 teaching at Marrowbone, then principal at Cumberland County High School in 1971. In 1981 he became Superintendent of Cumberland County School System until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and former member of the Jaycees.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Rankin Sharp, Richard Sharp and Jack Sharp.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Lea Money Sharp; daughter, Karen (Robert) Adams of Apopka, Florida; brother, Paul (Hazel) Sharp of Bowling Green, Kentucky; granddaughter, Mary Laura Hood of Bowling Green, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends also survive.

The funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Turner, Dr. Mark Shelton, and Hon. David L. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Burkesville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Burkesville Baptist Church or the Burkesville Cemetery.

Norris-New Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences at norris-new.com.

David R. Sharp