James Tharpe Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 28, 2019, at the age of 79, James Tharpe (Taylors, South Carolina), born in Greenville, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Tharpe to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Heirlen Owens Tharpe and Harry Kermit Tharpe; his former wife Nancy Threatt Tharpe; and his wife Bertha Koon Ferguson Tharpe. He is survived by: his sons, Joe Tharpe (Lisa) of State Center, IA and Jeff Tharpe (Wanda) of Easley, SC; his granddaughters, Hayden Tharpe and Makenzie Tharpe; his stepdaughters, Melanie Merchant of Rock Hill, SC and Cecelia Henson of Great Falls, SC; and his cousins, Curtis of Greenville, Nancy of Lake Keowee, Susan of Charlotte, Bill of Columbia and Clint of Greenville.