Lloyd Samuel Sharpe Jr. of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on September 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1946 in Gaston County, son of the late Lloyd Samuel Sharp Sr. and Ola Lois Barkley. A private service will be held at the VA. Salisbury National Cemetery, NC, with military honors. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia, 704-867-5521. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com