Perry A. Tharp, 86, of Glen Carbon, IL died on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home.

He was born on March 8, 1938 in Pleasant Hill, MO to Ray and Stella (Agnes) Tharp.

The loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather was a certified mechanic for approximately 30 years.  He enjoyed raising beagles and would run his dogs in competition where he finished 1st place several times.

Perry is survived by 5 children:  Susan Rankin of Licking MO, Linda (Ron) Griffin of Glen Carbon, Sharon Tharp of Maryland Heights, MO,  Raymond Tharp of Edwardsville, IL and Eric Tharp of Salem, MO; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren.  Also surviving is a sister, Juanita Genta of O'Fallon, MO.

Besides his parents, Perry is preceded in death by 3 sons:  Perry Alexander Tharp, Roger Tharp and Jerry Tharp; 3 brothers:  Fred Tharp, Bobby Tharp and Kenneth Tharp and 2 sisters:  Katherine Marlock and Mary Fisher.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com