Lindsey Frank Sharpe, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 28, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lindsey was born April 24, 1943, in Alexander County, N.C., to the late Chalmer Sharpe and Ozell Cruse Sharpe.
Lindsey retired from Carolina Tractor after 40 years and was a member of South River United Methodist Church. He was an avid Ford man and loved racing and NASCAR.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Martin Sharpe; one son Lee Sharpe; one brother, Gerald Sharpe; and one sister, Colleen Caldwell. He was also preceded in death by his loyal pet companions, Foxy, JoJo, and Penny.
Those left to cherish his memory include one son, Martin Sharpe of Huntersville; one daughter, Kelly Bruce and husband Ricky of Statesville; and one sister, Joanne Walker of Charlotte. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Shane Bruce and Jeremy Bruce; and two great-grandchildren, Carolina Bruce and Dalton Bruce.
Services are incomplete at this time.
Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Sharpe Family.
Lindsey was a mess. He definitely loved his Fords. He will be missed picking with everyone, especially Chevy guys at the car shows and cruises around here. So sorry for the family’s loss.