Daniel Sellers “Dan” Sharpe, Sr., age 82, of Baxley passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Sharpe was born March 14, 1938, in Appling County to the late Lee Roy Sharpe and the late Bonnie Virginia Sellers Sharpe. He was a member of Altamaha Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Sharpe was a Contractor and Carpenter and built many homes in Appling County.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sharpe was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Dell Sharpe, brothers, David Sharpe, Toney Sharpe, Vann Sharpe, and Randy Sharpe.

Survivors include his daughters & son in law, Joy & John Branch and Jan Allen all of Baxley; sons & daughter in law, Danny Sharpe and Da’Neil & Suzanne Sharpe all of Baxley; sisters & brothers in law, June & Jimmy Sellers of Graham, Joan & Berry Crosby of Baxley and Lynn & Alan Opdyke of Monroe; special sisters in law, Pearl Sharpe of Hazlehurst & Karen Sharpe of Baxley. Six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive.

A private graveside service will be held at Altamaha Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Charles Hutcheson & Rev. Rick Brown officiating.

Active Pallbearers will be Cody Smoak, Brandon Herndon, Richard Sharpe, Brian Brannen, Jamie Sharpe, and Carroll White.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.