Kevin E. Sharp, Jr.

Kevin Edward Sharp, Jr., age 42, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 11:53 A.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026 at his residence. Kevin was a 2003 graduate of Four County Career Center’s Janitorial program and Defiance High School. He was a loving and positive person. He was happiest making others smile. Kevin was an avid fan of all types of wrestling and NASCAR.

Kevin was born on January 23, 1984, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Kevin E. and Karen S. (Patrick) Sharp, Sr.

Kevin is survived by his sister, Joy (Luke) Clees, of Bryan; nephews, Alexander (Ashlyn) Hulse, of Archbold, Nicholas and Brayden Hulse, both of Bryan; stepfather, Larry Moriarity, of Defiance; uncles, Daryl (Ann) Patrick, of The Villages, FL and Jeff Patrick, of Edgerton. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Burton & Bernice Sharp and Willie & Oma Patrick; aunts, Keeta (Ron) Miller and Margaret (Sam) Gambler and uncle, Burton “Tate” Sharp.

A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio. The family encourages family and friends to wear their NASCAR, wrestling, or favorite sports gear to honor Kevin. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.