Jimmy Ralph Sharp

Jimmy Ralph Sharp, 70, of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, passed away March 28, 2017. He served in the National Guard and was a lifelong farmer and duck hunter. Jimmy served his hometown community of Crawfordsville as a Volunteer Firefighter, City Councilman, and was elected as Mayor where he served several terms. Jimmy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. Jimmy also served thirty plus years as Chairman of the Crittenden County Soil Conservation District as well as a devoted "Papaw" to his grandchildren. Jimmy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jimmy's survivors are wife; Lynne Sharp, sons; Jamey (Amy) Sharp of Crawfordsville and Ben (Ginger) Barber of Marion, Arkansas, daughter; Emily (Jason) Clements, sisters; Brenda Sharp of Memphis, Tennessee, Madlyn Sharp of West Plains, Missouri, Betty Wolfe of Marmaduke, Arkansas, brother; Buddy Sharp of Redding, California, six grandchildren; Jay Sharp, Alli Sharp, Preston Barber, Banks Barber, Caden Clements, and Callyn Clements that he loved dearly. Preceded in passing by his parents; Manuel and Gladys Sharp, and sister; Adelle Woodruff. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, (P.O. Box 899, West Memphis, Arkansas). Rosary will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017 St. Michael's Catholic Church, West Memphis, Arkansas 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Visitation will follow at 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, March 31, 2017 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church Catholic Church, West Memphis, Arkansas. Online condolences www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.