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| Theron Robert Sharp |
Theron Robert (T.R.) Sharp, DO (Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon) died Saturday August 18, 2012.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 10, 1920, he lived a long, happy, productive life.He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and began practice in Reeceville, Wisconsin in 1944. He quickly became a beloved citizen of Reeceville and when he moved to Dallas, Texas in August 1960, the city named the street in front of his home and clinic, Sharp Avenue.
During his years of active practice in Texas the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) (Ft. Worth) was born. He was one of the early promoters of this endeavor and worked diligently toward helping bring the college to life.
He was also one of the Texas Osteopathic Physicians instrumental in promoting the certification of general practice as a subset of osteopathic medicine. He was the first general practice physician to be awarded certification in his chosen field. Over a lifetime of community and professional service he was recognized with numerous national and state awards and honors.
T. R. was preceded in death by infant son, Walter Smith; his wife of 35 years, Marjorie Sharp (1978); sisters Joan Hyland (2009) and Evangeline Morris (Aug. 10, 2012).
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Christian Sharp; daughter and son-in-law Lee Carol and Tom Copeland of Arlington, TX; daughter, Lanier Horton of Plano, TX; and son, Douglas Robert Sharp, DO, of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Thomas Robert Copeland and wife, Doreen and great-grandson, Thomas; Scot Copeland and wife, Maggie and great-grandsons, Tyson and Mason; Joshua Copeland; Leslie Lanier Bearce; and Bradley Horton and Jess. Also surviving is one brother, Virgil Sharp, DO, and wife Joan of Wisconsin.
Services are scheduled on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 2520 Oates Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the library of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine or St. Stephen United Methodist Church.
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