Lorenzo James Sharp

Mr. Lorenzo James Sharp, 60, transitioned on 21 September 2020. Lorenzo was born on January 28, 1960 in Selma, Alabama to Eddie Sharp Sr. and Daisy Lou Coker Sharp. He was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School and a member of New Birth Christian Ministries.

Those of you who knew Lorenzo (affectionately known as Ren) knew he was an avid sports fan and loved the Ohio State Buckeyes. Lorenzo took great pleasure in taunting his Michigan family every year when football season rolled around with the O-H-I-O roll call. You were sure to get many text messages on game day especially when his beloved Buckeye’s scored that touchdown!

Lorenzo loved his family and he took great pride in the accomplishments of his children Raymond & Candace Sharp. Lorenzo believed in hard work and he never let the grass grow under his feet. He was a long time Realtor with RE/MAX and was recognized as a member of the $100,000,000 sales club. He was also property manager and was employed with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department as a Facility Security Officer before he became ill.

About four years ago, Lorenzo reconnected with his first love, Ms. Janet (Campbell) Holloman, where they met at the United Skates of America and reconnected 36 years later. They were engaged to be married before his Cancer diagnosis, and she stood by his side until he took his last breath. We are forever grateful to her for the love that she gave our brother. Lorenzo would want us to acknowledge his very special friend, Kevin Spangler, who he loved as a brother, and his first cousin, Cathy Lewis whom he cherished. To all the Doctors and Nurses at Riverside Methodist Hospital who cared for our brother, we thank you for the loving and professional way you cared for him. Last, but not least Ruth Smith whom he loved like a mom.

Before Lorenzo transitioned from this life, he made sure to put his affairs in order. He said he lived a good life and was able to send both his kids off to college. He said he was at peace because he had a relationship with God, and he knew where he was going. Rest well Lorenzo, your brothers, sisters, brother & sister in law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and work family will miss you.

Lorenzo is survived by son, Raymond Sharp; daughter, Candace Sharp; sisters, Edwina Sharp, and Tracy (Stanley) Parton; brothers, Joshua (Mary) Davis, Eddie Sharp Jr., (LaRona), Leo (Dee) Sharp Sr., and his devoted fiancée Janet Holloman.

Visitation 9:00 AM and PRIVATE Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, September 26, 2020 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refuge Rd.

A MASK IS MANDATORY.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.