LEROY H. SHARPE

(1942)

   LeRoy H. Sharpe died at his home in Smithville, Monday, November 30, after a long illness.

   Mr. Sharpe was born in Smithville December 22, 1869, the son of Peter G. and Ruth Ann Soules Sharpe.  He was united in marriage to Mary E. Hogan in Oxford November 4, 1891.  They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago with an open house and reception.  More than 100 relatives and friends called during the afternoon and evening.

   They began their married life on a farm on Painter Hill.  Practically all their life has been lived in the town of Smithville and since 1918 they have resided at their present home, which has been in the family nearly 150 years.

   Mr. Sharpe was superintendent of Roads in the town of Smithville in 1910 and 1911.  He was also a charter member of the Dairymen's League.

   Survivors are his wife and two sons, Ralph Sharpe of Smithville and Wayne of Oxford; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  One sister, Mrs. Jennie Thurber of Oxford, also survives.

   The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, December 2, at 2 o'clock at the Seymour Funeral Home, Rev. John Heidenreich officiating.  Burial was made in the Riverview cemetery.  The bearers were Fred Willcox, Arthur Crandall, George Perkins and Erwin Butler.

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