John Ryan Sharpe, 75 of Rock Hill, SC passed away Sunday, May 31st, 2015. A service to celebrate Mr. Sharpe's life will be held at 7pm on Friday, June 12th in the Chapel of Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home, with Pastor Barry Yates officiating. Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mr. Sharpe was the son of Kathryn Bozard Sharpe and the late Lt. Col. John Henry Sharpe. Mr. Sharpe was a graduate of W. H. Burgess High School in El Paso, TX and the University of Texas in 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as a manger with Celanese (Charlotte). Mr. Sharpe was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and playing bridge. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathy Sharpe and his sister, Barbara Peterson. He is survived by his three children, Jason Sharpe, of San Francisco, CA; Billy Blair (Tammy), of Rock Hill; and Julie Buffington (Ron), of Charlotte, 6 grandchildren and many cherished friends. The family will receive friends from 6-7pm (prior to the service) at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home, 700 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC, 29730. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Sharpe's name to the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC or the York County Library. Online condolences may be registered at www.basscares.com