James Ronald Tharp Obituary
We announce the death of James Ronald Tharp of Junction City, Kentucky, who passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 76. James Ronald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Owen Tharp and Frances Garrett Tharp; and his brother Owen Tharp Jr.. He is survived by: his daughters, Maggie Colwell (Ty) and Rosie Faulkner; his grandchildren, Eli Tibbles, Ben Tibbles and Maddison Faulkner; and his siblings, Harold (Judy), Barney (Judy), Tom (Geneva), Mike (Teresa), Andy Tharp, Dru Taylor (Phil), Missy Mattingly (James Mark), Kim Ford (Gary), Delanna Clark (Bryan) and Candy Jo Tharp.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ronnie's honor to the Alzheimer's Association. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in James Ronald "Ronnie" Tharp 's name.
