Carl E. Sharps, 91 of Southington, OH, went to be with our Lord on July 9, 2020 at Briarfield Manor, Austintown, OH. He was born in Newburg,WV, September 13, 1928, the son of Henry Sankey and Nora May Larew Sharps.

Carl was retired from Warren Space Center, Lordstown,OH.

He is survived by three children: Diane & (Gary) McCoy of Mebane. NC, David & (Nancy) Sharps of Southington, OH, and Douglas & (Donna) Sharps also of Southington ,OH; five granddaughters Janie & (Michael) Lemaster of Hurdle Mills,NC, Amanda & (Joshua) Martin of Southington,OH, Heather & (Joel) Brosius of Garrettsville,OH, Bethany Sharps of Warren, and Brittany Sharps of Morgantown,WV; 5 great-grandchildren Jack Lemaster, Drew Lemaster, Tavon Martin, Kyler Martin, and Madelyn Brosius; one sister Naomi "Dolly" Smeltzer of Warren, OH and several nieces and nephews.

Carl was preceeded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Lou Moon Sharps (2002), a son Dennis Scott Sharps (2013), eight brothers, Dennis,James,John,Blaine,Archie,Dale,Cecil, and Raymond, five sisters Enid,Bertha,Genevieve,Opal and Edith.

In light of the recent worldwide occurrences dealing with the COVID-19, immediate family only will be gathering for a private burial service.

In lieu of flowers, Carl's wishes are donations be made to Scotch Hill Bethel Community Association P.O. Box 151, Newburg,WV 26410.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com