Alvin Laverne "Al" Sharp

Alvin Laverne “Al” Sharp, 92, of rural Tipton, passed away at 1:13 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home. He was born February 5, 1934, in Auburn, Indiana, to Emmett and Erma (Larkin) Sharp. On May 18, 1957, he married Mary Jane Haines, and she preceded him in death on April 4, 1996.

Al graduated from Auburn High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Following his military service, he worked as a rural route carrier at the Golden Post Office in Golden, Colorado, where he dedicated 30 years before retiring in 1990. Al was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and pheasant hunting and was an avid elk hunter in Colorado. He was also a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include daughter, Angie (Brad) Bruce; grandchildren, Natalie (Ryan) Rettig, Rachel Bruce, and Nick (Aryelle) Bruce; and great-grandchildren, Warren Rettig, Max Rettig, Olivia Rettig, and Adelia Bruce.

In addition to his wife, Mary Jane Sharp, he was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Don, Waneta, Doris, and Susie.

In keeping with Al’s wishes, no public services will be held. Burial will take place at a later date in Golden Cemetery in Golden, Colorado. Contributions may be made in Al’s memory to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org. Cremation has been entrusted to Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Kokomo. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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