Dewey W. Sharp, Jr.  departed this earthly life on March 30. 2023. He was born June 13, 1951 to Dewey Sharp, Sr. and Iza Sharp in Memphis, Tennessee. Dewey received Christ at a young age.  He graduated from Melrose High School in Memphis, Tennessee.  He moved to Rockford, Illinois is 1971.  Dewey married Patricia Francis on August 17, 1974.

Dewey was employed at Chrysler Corporation for 36 years before retiring.  He loved fishing and spending time with his family.  Dewey was a member of Spirit of Truth Church in Rockford, Illinois under the leadership of Pastor Omer L. Francis.  He leaves to hold precious memories his Wife: Patricia Sharp; Daughter: Stephanie (Kenyon) Floyd of Hendersonville, TN; Sons: Timothy (Diana Yancey) Sharp of Clarksville, TN; D'Andrae (Corrine Bedin) Sharp of Loves Park, Illinois.  He  leaves his precious Granddaughters: Kyra Floyd, Chloe Bedin, and Bonus Granddaughter Kayla Floyd; Grandsons: Ethan Floyd, Camden Sharp, Connor Sharp, and Miles Sharp.  He also leaves nine Godchildren.

Dewey leaves two Brothers: John Sharp and Linsey (Kathy) Sharp to share many memories.  He also leaves two Sisters: Anna Dover and Marilyn Sharp of Memphis, Tennessee. Dewey leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He leaves a Special Cousin who has been like a sister, Patricia Rose and a host of family members, In-laws, and friends to cherish many great memories of him.

Dewey was preceded in death by his parents: Dewey Wesley Sharp, Sr. and Iza "Doll" Sharp; maternal grandparents: Isiah Applewhite and Gladys Owens; parental grandparents: William (Eva) Sharp; Sisters: Sandra Sharp and Gladys Sharp; uncles: Oscar Sharp and William Sharp; and aunts: Margie Sharp and Dorothy Sharp.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Spirit of Truth Church 828 1st Avenue. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.