Services for Hunter James Sharp, 18, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Hunter died Monday, November 28, 2016, at his home.
He was born March 6, 1998, in Merriam KS, the son of Wayne and Debbie Ann Velasquez Sharp. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 2016.
Hunter enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being outdoors, watching scary movies, playing Xbox, as well as attending and watching sporting events, with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cleveland Indians being some of his favorites. He was very close with his sister Savana, and was often the life of the party with his infectious sense of humor. He had a gift of being able to make anyone laugh.
Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Debbie Ann Sharp of Lawrence; sister, Savana Sharon Sharp of Lawrence; paternal grandfather, Claude Sharp and significant other Linda Liegel of Las Vegas, Nevada; maternal grandfather, Joe Velasquez and wife Linda Velasquez of Rancho Cucamonga, California; aunt and uncle, Karen and Gene Kolar of Priest River, Idaho; aunt, Yvonne Sharp of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and cousin, Brittany Kolar of Priest River, Idaho and many more friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Wanda S. Collins and husband Larry; maternal grandmother, Pat Oscarson; and uncle, Todd Sharp.
Friends may come by the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, where the family will receive them from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The death of a loved one is so difficult to bare, especially when it is your child. Please take comfort in knowing that your Heavenly Father understands your pain as he too has experienced the death of his only son, Jesus Christ. Soon, suffering and death are going to be a thing of the passed as brought out at Revelation 21:4. We can also look forward to John 5:28, 29 which tells us that soon those we lost in death will be brought back to life, here on earth. May you find comfort and peace.
I am devastated by your loss. Debbie, you watched my daughter Kathy many years ago when we moved here. You were amazing with the kids in your care! I am praying for you and your family. My deepest condolences.
My heart hurts for you, Debbie. Please know that many people care and are thinking of you.
I have sweet memories of Hunter being in my 5th grade class at Langston Hughes. I am so sorry. My heart just broke when I heard the news. Prayers of comfort to you all. I will remember Hunter fondly forever.
May Love and PEACE reign over Hunter’s loved ones. you are not alone❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss…please know you are surrounded by many people who care. Barb, Jeff, Ben and Jon Novorr
So many memories of Hunter in my MWH class at LHS. He had a smile for me every day when he’d come into class. He wrote a couple thank you notes to me during his time at LHS. I am praying you find the peace of God with your great loss.
Debbie Sharp was my 1st grade teacher and I babysat Hunter and Savana when I was in high school. My heart goes out to the Sharp family. Such a kind, loving family. Sending my love.
Debbie, my heart is breaking for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as is the rest of your family.
Hunter has been in our life since Second grade. My son Andrew and Hunter have been close ever since. The Sharps always took Andrew in as their own. Hunter and Andrew were best friends. These boys went through great times, sad times, difficult times and really fun times. Hunter has been a big part of our life and will be missed very much. I know with talking to Andrew these last couple of days so many, many memories for all of us. It’s a very big loss and we will miss you Hunter. The tears and sadness will always be in our hearts. The remembrance, humor, joy, hunter’s high spirit and life will live with us forever. Never to be forgotten. I wish peace and love at this time of grief. The Grob Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Hunter around the neighborhood.
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Hunter was a very sweet boy. Our deepest condolences and prayers to Wayne, Debbie and Savana.
The Ryan family
My wife and I were very sorry to learn of the loss of your son. We can not even begin to imagine your sense of loss at this time. We are so sorry for your family.
Hunter was a high school classmate of mine and I knew him since middle school. My heart goes out to the whole Sharp family and so sorry for the loss. Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers during this depressing time. Rest easy man and our future class reunions will never be the same without you.
Hunter was a friend. Always made me and our friends smile and laugh. Going to miss seeing his face around and hand to shake. Rest easy big guy, we will all see you later.
Our hearts are breaking as we absorb the loss of precious Hunter and the pain of his passing to your family. He was such a sweet boy, and brightened daycare with his bright eyes, beautiful smile and easy going disposition.
We pray that God’s peace envelop you and provides
strength in the days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy, The Glatz Family
Our hearts are breaking as we absorb the news of precious Hunter and the pain of his passing to your family. He was such a sweet boy and brightened daycare with his presence and beautiful smile. We pray that God’s peace envelop you and provide strength in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy, The Glatz Family
I was Hunter’s teacher at LHS. I am so sorry for your loss. May happy memories comfort you during this tragic time