Colonel Charles "Sonny" B. Tharp's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2025 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Colonel Charles "Sonny" B. Tharp

September 8, 1929 - February 5, 2025 (95 years old)

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Colonel Charles "Sonny" B. Tharp's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2025 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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Colonel Charles "Sonny" B. Tharp

September 8, 1929 - February 5, 2025 (95 years old)

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Charles B. Tharp Obituary

The world bids farewell to Charles B. Tharp of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, departing on February 5, 2025 at the age of 95. Charles leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Ethel Tomlinson Tharp and Chonnie Bonner Tharp; his wife Marlyn Jo Tharp; his son Tracy Tomlinson Tharp; and his brother Thomas Eason Tharp.

He is survived by: his sons, J. Gregory Tharp (Laura) of Pawleys Island, SC and Marc Bonner Tharp of Fort Pierce, FL.; his grandchildren, Jeff Tharp (Laura), Bryan Tharp (Anna-Marie), Kaelyn Tharp Warden (Daniel), Ashley Tharp and Courtney Tharp; his great grandchildren, Fisher Tharp, Audrey Tharp, Emily Tharp and Sonny Tharp; and his sisters-in-law, Janet (Swymer), Jacquelyn (Vaughn) and McCants (late Jimmy McCants). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Downtown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home & Crematory (222 St James St, Georgetown, SC 29440). A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church (901 Highmarket St, Georgetown, SC 29440).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Tunnel to (https://dogood.t2t.org*jrgced*_gcl_au*MTA1NDg3Mzg0OC4xNzM5MjE2OTk3*_ga*MTA2ODA2NzY2Ni4xNzM5MjE2OTk4*_ga_KKJBEGGEYM*MTczOTIxNjk5Ny4xLjAuMTczOTIxNjk5Ny42MC4wLjA.#!/donation/checkout). Towers Foundation (t2t.org) or Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. (https://duncanumcsc.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mayer Funeral Home



Fri

Feb 14

Visitation

Downtown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home & Crematory
222 St James St, Georgetown, SC 29440

Sat

Feb 15

Memorial service

Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church
901 Highmarket St, Georgetown, SC 29440

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