Alfred James (Jim) Sharp, 76, of Markham, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, October 26, 2007, following a long illness. He was born in East Providence, Rhode Island on May 13, 1931 and served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Sharp and is survived by his children, Jim Sharp, Victoria Sharp Shaw, Dr. Billy Winkles, Rhonda Winkles, Pam Reyes, Tennie Mozley, and Wade Sharp. He is also survived by a number of grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 2 from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Bay City Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Hawley Cemetery on Saturday November 3, at 10:00 AM. Services are under the direction of Bay City Funeral Home.