Phillip Truman Sharp

Phillip T. Sharp Sr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Eilene of nearly 39 years, daughters Carol Patterson (husband Ricardo) of Jacksonville, Florida, Cassandra Battcher (husband George) of Raywick, Kentucky, son Jason Best (wife Stephanie) of Tacoma, Washington and son Phillip Sharp Jr. of Milpitas, California. Grandchildren Heather, Carlotta, Alejandro, Nicholas, BriAunna, Dalton, Logan, James, Christopher, Mason, Matthew and Dakota. Four great-grandchildren plus one more on the way in June. Sister Pat and brother Ron with numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Phil was a veteran of the Army and served in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Army after 12 years of service and moved to Tacoma, WA where he met his wife, Eilene. Phil moved with his new family to Kennewick, WA where he worked at the Hanford Nuclear Plant as a draftsman. After Hanford shutdown, he once again picked up his family and moved back to Tacoma, where he worked and retired from the City of Tacoma as a draftsman. Phil loved to paint and draw, but his passion was his family and friends, which he cherished most of all. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. In leiu of flowers, please send them to Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Military services will be held Thursday, March 8th, 2018 at Tahoma National Cemetery at 1:30 pm.