Paul Sharp

Paul Anthony Alex “Herb” Sharp, 42 year-old, Ada, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on November 25, 2012 at his home in Ada.  He was born April 26, 1970 in Wewoka, Oklahoma.  His grandparents, Melba Jean Owens and Frank Owens raised him in Tupelo, Oklahoma. Paul married Kimberly Lucille Barber on March 9, 1989 in Ada, Oklahoma.  He worked as a bowling mechanic at the Chickasaw Nation Laser Zone in Ada, Oklahoma. Paul enjoyed being with his family having cookouts and riding his motorcycle.  He was also a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Kimberly (Barber) Sharp of the home; two daughters, Shaylee Sharp (Cody Story) of Holdenville, Oklahoma and Tori Rashelle Sharp (Justin Bertschy) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two brothers, Adam Stafford and David Stafford both of Wewoka, Oklahoma; one sister, Melissa Stafford of Wewoka, Oklahoma; three grandchildren with one on the way; mother, Cleatha Williams of Wewoka, Oklahoma; mother-in-law, Wanda Barber of Maud, Oklahoma; and by a host of other family and dear friends. Paul is preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him Melba and Frank Owens, two brothers, Tim and Jimmy Dale Owens, and by one grandson, Emmit King Bertschy. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma with Bro. McNealy officiating.  Interment will follow at the (Sally Marcy) Tiger Family Cemetery. Casket bearers will be: Matthew Barber, Timmy Owens, Adam Stafford, David Stafford, Anthony Barber and Cody Story. Honorary bearers will be: Mitchell Barber, Shelby Barber, Nathan Barber, Steve Cordell and Justin Bertschy. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: November 28, 2012, 2:00 PM Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel - Seminole located at 1001 N. Milt Phillips Ave., Seminole, OK 74868