Russell "R.T." Tyler Sharp

Russell Tyler "R.T." Sharp, age 68 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Lima, Ohio on February 15, 1944 to the late Russell and Elizabeth Martin Sharp. R.T. was a member of the Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville. He enjoyed working, and spending time with his family, especially his son and grandsons. R.T. was the owner of the Shop Rite Grocery Store in Lake City.

Survivors:
Son Mark Sharp and Wife Emily Daniel Nashville

Grandsons Matthew and Jesse

Brothers Ronnie Sharp and Wife Doris Jefferson City
Roger Sharp and Wife Mary Oak Ridge
Kenny Sharp and Wife Robin Knoxville

Sister Donna Sharp Lake City

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation In Memory of Russell "R.T." Sharp either by mail at

230 East Ohio St.
Suite 304
Chicago, IL 60611

Or online at pulmonaryfibrosis.org

Visitation: 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Brock and Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton for R.T.'s 11:00 a.m. interment.

You can also view R.T.'s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.