William Blaine Tharpe Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Blaine Tharpe Sr. of Birmingham, Alabama, born in Port Saint Joe, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 4, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Blaine Tharpe Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Jefferson Lee Tharpe and Frances Catherine Arnold Tharpe; and his grandsons, Lee Bryan Tharpe Jr. and Jackson Christopher Tharpe. He is survived by: his wife Lucy Lee Payne Tharpe; his children, William Blaine Tharpe Jr. (Juli), Catherine Ragan Tharpe Cantrelle (Cord) and Lee Bryan Tharpe (Melissa); his grandchildren, William Blaine Tharpe III (Logan), Frances Kathleen Tharpe, Cooper McCord Cantrelle, Camden Payne Cantrelle, Audrey Anne Tharpe and James William Tharpe; his great grandchild William Mathew Tharpe (Liam); and his brother Craig Arnold Tharpe. He is also survived by his loving family, his wide circle of loyal friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cure JM Foundation, PO Box 45768, Baltimore, MD 21297-5768, a cause close to his heart.
