Wesley A. "Wes" Sharp's Obituary
Wesley Arlyn Sharp of Clarendon, TX passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 89.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Alanreed Cemetery with Brother Bob Miller officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Wes was born on May 19, 1933, to Howard and Anna Belle (Patrick) Sharp. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hart and graduated from the Hart Public School system in 1951. Wes proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955.
Wes married Beth Hall on July 27, 1956, in Canyon. They moved to the Sandhills of Nebraska in 1957. Wes enjoyed ranching, roping, and raising and riding good Quarter Horses. The family moved back to Clarendon in 1983. Wes worked for the Archer Daniels Midland Company and Texas Saddlery before starting Sharp Saddlery which he owned and operated for over 30 years. He truly enjoyed the many customers and friends that he made during his travels of West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, and the Oklahoma Panhandle.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister, Jeannie Mosley; and great-grandson, Kashton Jackson.
Wes was a devoted and loving husband, dad, granddad and great granddad. Those left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy are: wife, Beth Sharp of the home; son Kelvin Sharp and wife Lissa of Lubbock; daughter Evonnda Watkins and husband Joe of Claude; granddaughters Mandi Jackson and husband Blaine of Claude; Alice Conner and husband Chad of Amarillo; Kelsee Lozier and husband Clay of Claude; Lindsey Boatright and husband Brice of Lubbock; grandson John Sharp of Lubbock; great grandchildren Kaylee Jackson, Korbin Jackson, Peyton Conner, Keevin Conner, Addyson Conner, Cadyn Lozier and Kinsley Lozier and brother Jack Sharp of Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alanreed Cemetery Association, C/O Bank of Commerce, P.O. Box 29 McLean, TX 79057 or Donley County Senior Citizens Association, P.O. Box Drawer B, Clarendon, TX 79226.
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