Ray Sharpton

Ray Sharpton, 66, of Calhoun Falls, died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Athens Regional Health System. He was born in Dacula, GA to the late Lacy and Daisy Ann Knight Sharpton. Mr. Sharpton retired as a supervisor from Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (formerly ConAgra Foods) after 26 years of service. He is survived by his special partner of 31 years, Robert Hill of Calhoun Falls; their two daughters, Marinda Hill and Melissa Hill of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Robert Lee Sharpton and two sisters, Brenda Gail Sharpton and Susan Clack all of Winder, GA; three grandchildren, Mark Jackson, Ivan, and Ivey; and several nieces and nephews all of whom he loved very much. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Harris Funeral Home-Calhoun Falls Chapel. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Eric London officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www. harrisfuneral.com. The family is at the home.