Thomas Owen Tharps, 82, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24.
Tharps was born March 20, 1931, in Mason, Tenn., to Douglas and Elizabeth (nee: Lanier) Tharps. He was a United States Army veteran.
Tharps was a member of the USTA and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and worked as a trainer and driver for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carole (nee: Gray); sons, Eric (Shelli), Terry and Randy; daughters, Toni Green and Tammi Tharps; seven brothers; five sisters; 16 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Todd and Trent; two brothers; and one sister.
Visitation will be held on Friday (Feb. 28) from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, with funeral service immediately following, at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon. Interment follows in Lebanon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences can be left below this notice or at hoskinsfh.com.
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