Jonesboro- Leo Earnest Tharp, 89, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born January 10, 1932 in Trumann to the late Dudley and Winnie Gatlin Tharp. Mr. Leo retired after thirty years with Sunbeam. He enjoyed bowling, collecting coins, gardening and spending time with his family.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vana Tharp in 2018 and a brother, Leon Tharp in 2020.

He is survived by his son, Rich Tharp; a grandson, Richie Tharp and a brother, Billy Pete Tharp all of Jonesboro and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel with Don Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Rich Tharp, Richie Tharp, Jarrett Prince, Kyle Whybrew, Ronnie Everhart and Philip Loggins.