Sharp, Leo L.

Owner Of Sharp's Tire & Alignment On Cummings Highway

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Leo Sharp
Leo Sharp

Leo L. Sharp, 63, of Ringgold, Georgia, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

Mr. Sharp was a native of Chattanooga, a graduate of Lookout Valley High School and attended East Ridge Presbyterian Church.  He also owned and operated Sharp's Tire and Alignment on Cummings Highway.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Sharp.

Surviving are his wife, Vera Sharp; daughters, Pam (Eddie) Lowrance and Jenny Duncan; grandchildren, Kelsey and Zach; sister, Betty (Windy) Adams; nephew, Sharpie (Kendra) Adams; and niece, Allison Adams.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 22, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to East Ridge Presbyterian Church – Missions Fund, 4919 Court Drive, Chattanooga, Tn. 37412.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.  

Please share your condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.


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