Thomas Russell Sharp Jr. 90 passed away at home peacefully on August 24,2025. Tom was born on April 4, 1935, and adopted by his parents Thomas R Sharp Sr. and Eva Sneddon in Ogden, Utah.

Tom graduated from Ogden High School in 1953. He married his high school sweetheart Joyce Berneice Jeppson on December 31, 1954. They celebrated 71 wonderful years together this past December.

Joyce and Tom had 4 children Raelynn Sharp Evans, Thomas Colby Sharp, Russell Drew Sharp and Kama Leigh Sharp (Wilson). They have 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Tom was employed by Flameco Barnes for 25 years as an engineer.

Tom had many passions, He loved cars and in his younger days he would spend countless hours and money on his vehicles from autobody and modifications to gain more speed. He loved the outdoors, including fishing, camping and traveling in their fifth wheel. When he and Joyce retired, they made many trips to Arizona during the cold and snowy winters of Utah.

Tom was always telling jokes, And Joyce would always say you better laugh, or he will tell it again"

Tom and Joyce as soulmates married at a young age and always loved and respected one another. We're so happy they are finally reunited and can continue their journey together. He was the best father and grandfather anyone could ask for, always spending quality time with them. He will be deeply missed.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Russell Sharp Sr and Eva Sneddon. His wife Joyce Jeppson Sharp, his sister Isabel Sharp Davey and daughter Raelynn Sharp Evans.

He is survived by Thomas Colby Sharp, Russell Drew Sharp and Kama Leigh Wilson (Terry Wilson).

Graveside services will be held on Thursday August 28th, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the following location.

Leavitt's Mortuary 836 36th Street Ogden, Utah 84403