Reverend Donald Monroe Tharp Mount Carmel, Illinois Obituary

Reverend Donald Monroe Tharp

<p>Reverend Donald Monroe Tharp, 90, husband of Betty (Cunningham) Tharp, formerly of Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. &nbsp;Donald was born in Irish Valley, Pennsylvania in 1930, to the late Donald Hamilton Tharp and Mary (Yordy) Tharp.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Donald was a life-long follower and servant of Jesus Christ, which became his life&rsquo;s work and mission. After he graduated with a Bachelor of Ministry degree from Johnson University in Knoxville, TN, he then received his master&rsquo;s degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donald served as minister in a number of churches including, Baxter Christian Church in Kentucky, Shaker Prairie Christian Church in Carlisle, IN, Havre de Grace Christian in Maryland, Frankton Christian Church, in Frankton IN, First Christian Church Bedford IN, First Christian Church Virden, IL, First Christian Church of Albion, IL, Berryville Christian Church, and Christian Church in Sumner, IL. He regularly attended both Parkview Christian Church and First Christian Church of Mt. Carmel, IL. Throughout his life, Donald was invited to preach at camps, revivals, nursing homes, hospitals, and many other churches as it was his calling to share the love of Christ with everyone he could. Donald was also the administrator at the Altenheim Senior Living Center, Indianapolis, IN, the Barton W. Stone Christian Home in Jacksonville, IL, the Hillsboro Illinois Nursing Home, and (formerly) Monticello Nursing Home (Oakview) in Mt. Carmel, IL.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Donald deeply loved his friends and family and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Tharp of Phoenix, Arizona; his children, Daniel (Connie) Tharp of Mesa, AZ, Robin Tharp of Phoenix, AZ, Donald (Cindy) Tharp of Victoria, TX, Marie (John) Gronley of Mesa, AZ, and Stephen (Lori) Tharp of Nashville, TN; his 8 grandchildren, Stacey Abel, Missy Ulm, Peter Judge, Amber Rankin, Desira Adams, Carli Tharp, Kyler Tharp, and S. Connor Tharp; 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, Lee Tharp of Baltimore, Maryland.&nbsp; Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Mary Tharp, wife, Doris Hanks, brother, Billy Tharp, and grandson Daniel &ldquo;Danny&rdquo; Tharp.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A Celebration of Life Service will be postponed for a future date following the pandemic.</p>
May 15, 1930 - August 1, 202005/15/193008/01/2020
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Tracy and Barb McGill
August 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss. He was such a caring man. He used to collect money for flowers when someone in our neighborhood passed away. Sending prayers for comfort and strength during this most difficult time. May God's grace and your memories give you peace.
A candle was posted for Reverend Donald Monroe Tharp.
A candle was posted for Reverend Donald Monroe Tharp.
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Connie Mayhue
August 4, 2020
What a wonderful Christian firend he was to our family. Betty and family sending our prayers and sympathies for you loss.                                                                                                                                                      ... Continue Reading
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Larry & Janie Benham
August 4, 2020
We're going to miss you, Brother Tharp!! You were a true friend and brother in Christ. We love you!
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Tracy Schafer
August 3, 2020
We first met Don when he was preaching at The Christian Church of Sumner. Don was such a kind man. I stopped to see Don and Betty once in a while, when I worked at Wabash General Hospital, and I was always welcomed with warmth and enthusiasm. Don was also kind enough to ... Continue Reading
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George and Doris Beckerman
August 3, 2020
Such a caring person and pastor and friend. His leaving is like the end of an era. Our sincerest sympathies for Betty and all the family.
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Betty Burns
August 3, 2020
To Betty and family,
Don has met Jesus now.  Even though we are sad on earth about losing him, we rejoice that he has joined His Lord and Savior. May God bless you now and always.  He will be truly missed.
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