James Allan "Jim" Tharp's obituary , Passed away on December 27, 2024 in Gainesville, Georgia

James Allan "Jim" Tharp

January 23, 1939 - December 27, 2024 (85 years old)

Gainesville, Georgia

James Allan "Jim" Tharp's obituary , Passed away on December 27, 2024 in Gainesville, Georgia

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Ward's Funeral Home

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James Allan "Jim" Tharp

January 23, 1939 - December 27, 2024 (85 years old)

Gainesville, Georgia

James Allan Tharp Obituary

We bid farewell to James Allan Tharp of Gainesville, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 27, 2024 at the age of 85. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Allan Tharp to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Tharp and Martha Tharp; his former wife Sharon Soukup Tharp; and his brother Frank E. Tharp. He is survived by: his wife Mary Beth Petry Tharp; his stepchildren, Paige Petry (Kate), Donovan Petry (Michelle Davidson) and Shannon Pitman (Robert); his grandchildren, Alyson Pagakis (Cody), Drew Petry (Alison), Amber Urso (Levi Ashe), Colin Loyd (Katie) and Joshua Pitman; his great grandchildren, Braxton, Lauren, Reagan, Alexander and MacKenzie; his sister Carol Forney (Dale); his nephews, Edward Rokusek (Deanna) and Casey Forney (Amy); his niece Tish Zadar; and his great-nephews, Cade Forney, Eddie Rokusek II, Dakota Rokusek and Alex Rokusek.

Please consider donations in Jim's memory to the National Kidney Foundation (http://www.kidney.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ward's Funeral Home



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