Basil Price Sharp, 67, of Washington, D.C., died Thursday, October 24, 2002, in a traffic accident at an intersection near his home in the District.
     He was born in Marlinton, September 21, 1935, the son of Jane Price Sharp, of Marlinton, and the late Basil C. Sharp. His father died in Germany in 1944 during World War II.
     Basil was graduated from Marlinton High School, Davidson College (B.A.), Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia (M.Div.), and Union Theological Seminary in New York, New York (S.T.M.). He initially served as a minister to Presbyterian congregations in Kentucky and Tennessee. He then served for nine years as a Presbyterian missionary in Taiwan. Following his return to the United States, Basil served as a Regional Director with the Institute for Cultural Affairs working on community development in cities across the country.
     For the past 18 years, Basil was a resident of Washington, D.C. He worked with two congregations of the Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in the D.C. area, and he was Parish Associate of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in the District. For the past 17 years, he also worked as a business and computer consultant.
     He expressed his abundant creativity by authoring several books, including "The Adventure of Being Human: A Guide to Living A Fuller Life," and by participating in a modern dance troupe. He enjoyed outdoor sports, including hiking, swimming, skiing, and fishing.
     His wife of 41 years, Marie Blessing Sharp, survives him.
     Also surviving him are his mother; two daughters, Dr. Heidi Harvie, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Jane Sharp, of Boston, Massachusetts; a son, Dr. Otto Sharp, of Asheville, North Carolina; two grandsons; a granddaughter; a foster grandson; a brother, Dr. John C. Sharp, of Marlinton; and a sister, Jane J. Sharp, also of Marlinton.
     The Revs. Brian and Ruth Hamilton held funeral services at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, October 29. A service in Marlinton is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, with the Rev. Burt Newman. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Marlinton.
     In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to any of Basil's favorite charitable organizations, or one of your own:
     American Friends’ Service Committee. A Quaker Organization which works globally for peace, justice, and human dignity. 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Phone: (215) 241-7000 Fax: (215) 241-7275 E-mail: [redacted]
     Habitat For Humanity. A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization building simple, decent, affordable housing Phone: (202)882-4600, Fax: (202)882-9343 www.habitat.org.
     Davidson College. Basil's Alma Mater. Development Services, Post Office Box 7174, Davidson, North Carolina 28035. 704) 894-2642 www.Davidson.edu.