James Clayton Tharp, age 70, of Loretto, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 in Lebanon, KY.
Born August 8, 1941 in Saint Francis, Mr. Tharp was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and former employee of G.E. Appliance Park in Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alson Isaac "Buck" and Anna Louise Newton Tharp, one brother, Donald Michael Tharp and one brother-in-law, Rogger Caudill.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Linda Wheeler Tharp, daughter, Julie Tharp of Loretto, eight sisters, Angie Caudill of Mount Washington, Dorothy Masterson of New Hope, Sue Smith (Eddie) of Loretto, Jeketa Leake, Lucy Tharp, Debbie Tharp and Phyllis Hutchins (Pat), all of Saint Francis, Beverly Leake (Timmy) of Raywick and one brother, Bug Tharp (Connie) of Washington State.
Funeral Service will be 11 AM Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto. Bro. Larry Baker will officiate. Interment will follow in Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Saint Francis, where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visiting 1 PM till 8 PM Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home.