Paul Thomas Tharp Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Paul Thomas Tharp of Giddings, Texas, who passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Thomas Tharp to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leslie Tharp and Betty Jean Tharp (Cuvelier); and his former wife Jo Lynn Tharp (Walther). He is survived by: his wife Ettie Tharp of Giddings; his children, Tammy Martinez of Giddings, Tommy Tharp (Tanya) of College Station and Leslie Tharp of Gatesville; his stepsons, BJ Jenkins (Rosemary) of Bastrop and Kenny Jenkins (Sara) of Cedar Creek; his grandchildren, Jonathan Stricker (Elayna) of Paige, Hunter Stricker (Jamie Zoch) of Giddings, Kylynn Martinez of Giddings, Gabrielle Tharp of College Station, Gavin Tharp of College Station and Koopyr Tharp of Gatesville; his stepgrandchildren, Samantha Jenkins of New Braunfels, Maverick Jenkins of Austin, Zachary Bacoccini of Cedar Creek, Dalton Jenkins of Cedar Creek, Lenora Jenkins of Cedar Creek and Colby O'Neal (Samatha) of Daingerfield; his great grandchildren, Emersyn Stricker of Paige, Everlee Stricker of Paige, Brayson O'Neal of Dangerfield, Kaydon O'Neal of Dangerfield and Sayde O'Neal of Dangerfield; and his sister Kathy Blundell (Glenn) of Gonzales. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorials may be made to Alfa-1 Foundation, or Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund in Giddings.