William Henry Sharp

Bill was my neighbor growing up on Elgin and one of the men I looked up to. He was a fascinating complex and intelligent man. He knew the metric to standard conversions by heart. As a teenager, Bill unloaded 100 lb bags of sugar from rail cars at the Brach's candy factory. He was skilled gunsmith. He loved his dogs! He helped build the enclosures at Brookfield zoo and, as a younger man, would quit his job for a few months every year for extended trips (they usually hired him back). He was kind to me and indeed could be Sharp at times. We once got a ticket from the forest service police for shooting on one of their ranges without permission. Good memories. I will miss him.

Shared by michael allen on 6/19/2020 1:17 AM

Bill was a BIG man, with a BIG heart. He was a great friend and a member of many community and religious organizations. He had a life full of fascinating moments that touched so many people. I'm glad to have gotten to know him some, he enriched everyone's life.

Shared by mark pepp on 5/31/2020 9:46 PM

Bill was a wonderful & interesting friend. I so enjoyed our Fridays when we would ride together to SAGE.We would have great conversations about everything and nothing. Bill was a great friend and I'll miss him dearly GOD SPEED BILLY.... Love Katie .

Shared by katie thomas on 5/29/2020 3:03 AM

Bill was a such a force, he would come into a room, with a smile and hello for everyone. Loved to hear his stories about his adventures. He will be missed. Creator God; thank you for sharing Bill with us.

Shared by joanne konkle on 5/28/2020 10:41 PM

Please let me offer my condolences to you for the death of your Bill Sharp. He was a very nice, gentle man and I am glad to have known him. May peace be with you and the rest of us who knew Bill.

Shared by william beaman on 5/28/2020 5:29 PM

Holding you in prayer at this challenging time. Enjoyed the many stories Bill shared with our senior group. Rest now Thou good and faithful servant. Blessings

Shared by rev.sharon wood& terri iacopelli on 5/28/2020 4:59 PM