Billy Max Sharp, 93, of Cameron, passed away April 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born July 26, 1926 in Hatfield, Mo., to Clayton and Elsie (Payne) Sharp.
Bill married Phyllis Elaine Kies April 9, 1950 in Bethany Mo., she preceded him in death January 31, 2005.
Bill was a veteran of the US Army and served in World War II where he was stationed at the US Army Base, Manila Philippines. He was a lifetime member of both the American Legion and the Elks Lodge, and a longtime member of the Cameron United Methodist Church.
A natural entrepreneur, Bill was involved in many business industries. He owned and operated Implement dealerships including International Harvester and John Deere, Sharp’s Chevrolet, Dodge, and Sharp’s Ford, Lincoln, Mercury. He was a franchisee with Hardee’s, owning and operating 12 restaurants in Missouri. He owned and operated two Super 8 Motels, several convenience stores and “Mobil”, BP’s gas stations. Among other business he owned and operated were, car washes, laundromats, Quik Lube, storage units and Sharp’s Used Cars, all in Missouri.
Bill enjoyed spending time with his family at their lake home at the Lake of the Ozarks and he had a love for fancy cars, trucks, etc. One of his favorite hobbies was flying with his wife Phyllis on their own plane.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, two sons, Aaron and Phillip.
He is survived by his daughter Teri (Jim) Carroll of Maysville, Mo.; grandson, Brennan (Angela) Carroll, Cameron; granddaughter, Lanelle Carroll (Tyler Whiteaker), Cameron; three great grandchildren, Daxton, Krew and Taylen.
Friends are welcome to stop by sign the book at the funeral home.
Graveside services for friends and family will be held at 2:00 p.m., May 16, 2020 at Cameron Memory Gardens, Cameron, Mo.
Memorials may be made to the Cameron United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home Cameron, Mo. For online condolences please visit www.polandthompson.com