John Lee Sharpe, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born December 9, 1949 in Wilson County to the late William "Jack" Jasper Sharpe and Annie Leigh Johnson Sharpe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, William "Buddy" Sharpe; three sisters, Jean Rosso, Shirley Webb, and Susie Spencer.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janet Joyner Sharpe; son, John Scott Sharpe (Margaret); three daughters, Heather Sharpe Campbell (Ken), Amy Summerlin (Ronnie), and Tracey Summerlin Parker (Kevin); sister, Delois Hunter; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 1, 2023, 2 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Jerry Braziel officiating.