Bill Eugene Sharp

Bill E. Sharp, age 90, of Buffalo, Missouri, entered into rest on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Bolivar, Missouri with his family by his side. Billy Eugene Sharp was born on June 8, 1935, in Dallas County, Missouri to the late Granvil and Minnie Mae (Gault) Sharp. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1953. On February 11, 1955, Bill was united in marriage to his beloved Freda Florene Rambo. Bill’s first job was at Woods in the store’s early years; he later owned his own slaughterhouse. In 1970, Bill was elected Northern Judge of Dallas County. In 1976, he became the first Chief of Police for the city of Buffalo, he served as Chief for 11 years. In 1987, he began working with the Dallas County Sherrif’s office and later retired in 1997. Bill was saved and was a member of Reynolds Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he was a faithful member for many years. He also was a board member of Reynolds Cemetery, maintaining the cemetery for countless years. Bill loved the Lord. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, friends, and neighbors. He studied his family’s history, charting information to be passed down for many generations. He will be greatly missed. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Florene, two daughters Cindy Sharp, Sandy Sharp, brother Jimmy Ray Sharp and wife Wilma, half-brother on his father's side, Roger Bennett, and one daughter in law, Sharon Sharp. He is survived by one son Rick Sharp of Buffalo, daughter Vickie Eagle and husband Mike of Nixa, three brothers; Bob Sharp and wife Donna of Buffalo, Gary Sharp and wife Jane of Buffalo, and Rex Sharp and wife Stephanie of Halfway, one sister Shirley Rodelander of Lebanon, grandchildren; Angie Woods of Lebanon, Bobby Sharp and wife Sarah of Buffalo, Conner Orman and wife Kristen of Buffalo, Jaden Eagle of Springfield, great-grandchildren; Lawson Sharp, Stormi Obenshain, Courtney Greene, Jacob Hammer, and Alyssa Hammer, ten great-great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, and to honor of Bill's late wife and daughter who is currently fighting, memorial contributions are asked to be given to the ALS Association, www.als.org. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Sharp officiating. Visitation will be held the evening prior at the funeral home, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Following all services, Bill will be laid to rest next to his wife at Reynolds Chapel Cemetery near Buffalo, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home, Buffalo, Missouri.

Bill Eugene Sharp

June 8, 1935 - July 7, 2025