{"id":13833,"date":"2025-05-14T15:41:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T19:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/?p=13833"},"modified":"2025-05-23T15:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T19:10:39","slug":"tharp-billy-escar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/tharp-billy-escar\/","title":{"rendered":"Tharp, Billy Escar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Billy Escar Tharp was born on January 24, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to Escar and Lockie Tharp. He was the fourth child in his family and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bill passed away peacefully at his home on Hurricane Creek in Linden, Tennessee, on May 13, 2025. He was 89 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Doris Jane Snyder Tharp; three children, Billy (Patty) Tharp, Larry Tharp (Kim), and Sandra Tharp Thompson (David); and six grandchildren: Jennifer Tharp, Eric (Olivia) Tharp, Shelby (Brian) Owens, Holly (Josh) Fehn, and Jacob (Mary) Thompson. He had eight great-grandchildren: Emma Tharp, Reid Owens, Pike Fehn, Addison Tharp, Holt Owens, Billy Thompson, Rush Fehn, and Hunter Thompson. Bill was lovingly known as \u201cPapaw\u201d to them all.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is also survived by his sister Evelyn Tharp Curtis and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Lisa Marie Tharp; his siblings Telford Tharp, James Tharp, Betty Sue Ellzey, Jewel Tharp, and Loyce Lynch Barber; and his parents, Escar and Lockie Tharp, and Maude Tharp.<\/span><\/p>\n

Honorary pallbearers include Michael Krutz, Richie Niles, Stephen Krutz, Michael Tharp, Richard Stewart, Robert Stewart, and Keith Fodness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strong in character and steady in strength, Bill faced the final chapter of his life with quiet determination, faith, and a deep love for God. He found joy in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and was happiest with a fishing rod, rifle, or stories to share. Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He had such love for his family, friends, and his church.<\/span><\/p>\n

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Sanctuary United Pentecostal Church in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Ceremony at 2:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Billy Escar Tharp was born on January 24, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to Escar and Lockie Tharp. He was the fourth child in his family and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Bill passed away peacefully at his home on Hurricane Creek in Linden, Tennessee, on May 13, 2025. He was 89 years old. He is survived…<\/p>\n

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