Derrick P. Tharp
CEDAR RAPIDS: Derrick P. “Red Dog” Tharp, 52 of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Vinton died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his home in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Derrick’s Life will be from 1 - 4 PM, Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 East Sixth Street in Vinton. Private Family Committal Services will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. A Memorial Fund has been established at US Bank, 222 Second Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401.
Derrick was born October 19, 1961 in Vinton to Phillip and Koreen Hammond Tharp. Derrick owned and operated “All 4 U” Construction for several years.
Derrick enjoyed fishing, boating, working in his yard and Harley motorcycles. Derrick was an avid NASCAR fan and he liked to relax around his fire pit with friends. Derrick was loved by his many friends and family.
He is survived by his parents, Phillip “Bud” and Koreen Tharp of Cherokee; his sister, Brenda Markwardt of Marion; his brothers, Jeffrey Tharp of Cherokee and Deron Tharp of Savage, MN; his girlfriend, Pam Untiedt of Cedar Rapids; his children, Chelsie, Brittney and Tanner; a special aunt, Peggy Nagel Bevinour; his nieces, Amber and Heather; his nephew, Jesse and many great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandchildren.
Derrick was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, great-grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton is in charge of arrangements, online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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