Lonnie Eugene Sharp

Lonnie Eugene Sharp, age 54, of Urbandale, died at 11:12 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Mr. Sharp was born on Dec. 20, 1965, in Cairo, the son of Raymond E. and Barbara Jean Owens Sharp.

He served in the U.S. Army, receiving the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle), Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral (2) and Army Lapel Button.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Bigham.

Survivors include his father, Raymond E. Sharp of Grand Chain; sisters Tammy (Tommy) Neal of Urbandale and Stacy (Jonathan) Henderson of Nolensville, Tenn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A military honors memorial service was conducted Monday, March 23, at Jones Funeral Home in Villa Ridge, with Pastor Mike Sharp officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Illinois National Guard burial team and area veterans. Private inurnment followed at the Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City.

Jones Funeral Home Villa Ridge was in charge of the arrangements.