Ricky Sharp

ANNA, Ill. -- Ricky L. Sharp, 52, of Buncombe, Ill., died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at Union County Hospital in Anna.

He was born Nov. 14, 1954, in Cairo, Ill., the son of Paul S. and Norma Jordan Sharp. He married Debra L. Hill on May 29, 1976, in Jonesboro, Ill.

Sharp was employed at Stone Creek Golf Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Sara Sharp of Herrin, Ill., and Julie Sharp of Buncombe, Ill.; one son, Ryan Sharp of Buncombe, Ill.; and his father.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home in Anna, with the Rev. Danny Jones officiating.

Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery near Dongola, Ill.