Samuel Ralph Sharpe, 64, of 1108 Atlantic Street Wilson, NC died June 27, 2013 at his residence. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:00pm at St. John AMEZ Church 119 N. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Michael S. Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC. There will be no public viewing. The family will receive friends at all times at the residence where they will assemble on Sunday at 1:00pm for the processional to the church. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 East Nash Street Wilson, NC