Sun Feb 12 2012
Charles Salisbury Sharp Jr., 65, died peacefully after a brief illness at New Hanover Regional Medical Center on Feb. 11, 2010, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Sharp was born in Dallas on Jan. 29, 1945, and spent a happy childhood in Hudson. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy and East Carolina University and served in the U.S. Army. He received his M.A. in counseling and completed his doctoral coursework at Auburn University. Mr. Sharp enjoyed a long and accomplished career in the addiction treatment field, highlighted by more than 16 years as the executive director of CRC Health Corp.'s Wilmington Treatment Center. Under his leadership, WTC experienced unprecedented growth in both size and scope of programming.
When not at home playing with his beloved dogs, Dodger and Molly, he could be found on the golf course.
Mr. Sharp was preceded in death by his mother, Ann "Sunny" Pearsall, and father, Charles Salisbury Sharp Sr., of Hudson.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Shepherd Sharp of Wilmington; sons, Michael David Sharp of Morehead City and Jason Charles Sharp (Nikki) of Asheville; granddaughter, Makayla Sharp of Morehead City; sister, Ann "Mimi" Sharp Beatty (Richard) of Southern Pines; godson and nephew, Richard Beatty (Susan); great-nephews, George and Burke Beatty; and many other family members and friends.
Services have taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Charlie Sharp Memorial Fund (non-deductible), or the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life, both funds c/o Mandy Anderson-Ille, Wilmington Treatment Center, 2520 Troy Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Andrews Mortuary in Wilmington handled arrangements.
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