Julian Sharpe

Julian Sharpe passed away at home on October 22, 2023 surrounded by his family. A man defined by his love of family, his faith, and his tireless work ethic, Julian met life on his terms. Born on October 6, 1932 in rural Jenkins County, he was a graduate of Millen High School. His humble beginnings in a country setting shaped his outlook on life and gave him a great appreciation for all that he was able to achieve and provide for his family. He joined the Air Force in 1952 and served his country for 22 years, stationed in Texas, North Dakota, Iceland, Alabama, Georgia, Germany, Maryland, and Japan. He retired in 1975 as Senior Master Sergeant. He then worked for 20 years with the Office of Personnel Management. In his retirement, he often drove cars to relocate them for dealerships. He always had a love of cars and driving the latest models across the South was all fun, all speed, and not work at all. He met his wife of 66 years, Barbara Waites Sharpe, on a blind date in Montgomery, Alabama in 1956. It was love at first sight for both of them. They were inseparable for 66 years and were an inspiration of love and faithfulness to all who met them. Julian and Barbara traveled around the USA, visiting all 50 states, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Together with their three children, Julie, Toni, and Tim, they camped across Europe and the USA for vacations. Julian was known for his camping culinary skills, waking the family with his sizzling bacon and eggs. He patiently drove a boat for years while family members and friends water skied and tubed for hours. He grew up growing produce to sell and excelled at gardening all over the world. He grew tomatoes on windowsills in Germany for his family to enjoy. His large gardens provided bounty for family and friends. A man defined by his faith, Julian served as a Deacon for over a decade at Friendship Baptist Church on Lake Sinclair. He also attended Shirley Hills Baptist Church and Bonaire Baptist Church. He was known for his heartfelt prayers and his tender heart when praying. He was a servant leader and always spoke his mind, even when it wasn’t a popular opinion. He loved to cook for the church family at Easter Sunrise Services, Valentine’s banquet and other special events. Julian never did anything half-heartedly. He excelled at sports, games, gardening, raising cattle and horses, and being a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and great-grandfather. He was a lifelong fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He loved to attend games with his family particularly with his son Tim and daughter-in-law Krista. He was a role model and father figure for not only his children, but his children’s friends and his sons-in-law. Julian was born to Morgan Sharpe, Sr. and Idabelle Sharpe. He was predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Morgan, Bobby, and Lindsay and his sister Doris. His son Tim, grandson Morgan Lowrance, and son-in-law Randy Morrison also predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Palmetto; daughter Julie of West Lafayette, Indiana; daughter Toni and son-in-law Kerry Barker of Newnan; grandsons Brendan and Noah Barker of Palmetto; and grandson Camden Lowrance and Larissa Guimaraes Arrais of West Lafayette; and great grandsons Victor and Vincent Lowrance of West Lafayette. His sister-in-law Judy Jackson of Alexander City, Alabama also survives him. He leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews in Georgia and Alabama. Funeral services are provided by Williams Funeral Home of Milledgeville. Visitation is Wednesday, October 25th at 11 a.m. to noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 635 Twin Bridges Road, Eatonton. A funeral service will follow at the church at noon. Pallbearers will be Camden Lowrance, Carl Jackson, Bobby Lutrell and David Hulsey. Memorials in Julian’s honor can be sent to Tunnels to Towers Foundation www.t2t.org.

Julian Sharpe

October 6, 1932 - October 22, 2023