of Shirley, AR
December 4, 1936 - May 16, 2017
Walter Lafayette Tharp Sr. 80, of Shirley Arkansas passed from this life May 16,2017. Walter was born in Doddsville, Mississippi to the late Okley and Kathleen (Hodges) Tharp. Walter served in the United States Navy and had a bachelor degree in Engineering, after retirement, Walter became a Realtor, where countless strangers became friends and his witness of Jesus changed many lives. He loved to be outdoors, everywhere he stepped he was planting or gathering. Walter loved life, his family and the Lord. Whatever his hands found to do he did with all his might.
Walter Tharp is preceeded in death by his parents, one sister Patsy and one grand daughter Hannah.
Still here to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years Lynda Ann Tharp , his three sons Walter Jr. and Trent of Rome, Georgia, and Shane (Kimberly) of Shirley, Arkansas. Three brothers; Oakley, Lewis and Danny and one sister Betty, eight grandchildren; Walter III, Lauren Jane, David, Megan, Elizabeth, Joseph, Haley and Abigail Tharp, one great granddaughter Micheala Langley.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 9:00am Services at 10:00am at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Edgemont, Arkansas.
Final arrangements were entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
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12 Condolence(s)
Dawn & the 4 north crew
Saturday, May 20, 2017
I can not express how humbling it was to care for him and his family. While lying on his death bed he held my hand and prayed for me. At first I thought I had misunderstood the prayer until his wife informed me that he knew everything he had said and that is the kind of person he is. We are sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Tom &Janice Martin
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Walter will be always know to Me as a GOOD and UPRIGHT MAN. He was MY Honest and hard working Real Estate Man.I never had and worries with Walter on The Job Sorry for Your Great Loss! Jesus Bless You and Your Family and Keep You All in This time of hurt,
Tom & Janice Martin
C. Glen Matthews
Thursday, May 18, 2017
So many wonderful memories of time spent with Uncle Walter and his beautiful family: summer tubing adventures down the Chattahoochee, listening to all types of music (fiddle, guitar, dulcimer) and many a tall tale from his growing up in the Mississippi Delta...so much laughter and love.
Sending wishes for peace, comfort, and healing to All!
CVICU CONWAY REGIONAL
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of Walter! We all developed a special friendship with him! He will always be remembered!
Greg Woods
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
Teresa Haney
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
My dear, sweet Lynda,
You are in our prayers. Please know you can call on us at any time for any thing. Love and miss you.
BRENT HUNT
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Shane, we at Davis Cash, would like to give our condolence on the loss of your father. Our prayer is God will give you the blessing of knowing he is in a better place.
JUDY EAKIN
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
SHANE WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. MAY GOD GIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PEACE IN THIS TIME AND THE JOY OF KNOWING YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN IN OUR HEAVENLY HOME. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS
Johnny and Linda Rhoda
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Shane, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Jerel & Kathleen Brown
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
So sorry to hear about Walter. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andi Alley
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
This obituary brings forth many emotions for me. First it makes me sad that such a special man is no longer here. Second it makes me happy in know that he is free from pain and suffering.
Mr. Tharp left an handprint on my heart. I will never forget him and his precious wife.
I'm praying for the family.
Rest In Peace my sweet friend.
Nancy Hensley
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Dear Lynda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God Bless You and your Family during this time.