James Arnold Tharpe Jr.

James Arnold Tharpe Jr, 78, of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, June 24, 2015 at Thomas Hood Veterans Center. He was a native of Hardin Co, served in the Unites States Air Force, and was a Pilot for the Eastern Airlines and Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Pokluda; parents, James and Glynna Tharpe; and brother Glen Neal Tharpe. He is survived by his former wife, June Tharpe Smith of Florida; two sons, James Michael Tharpe of Elizabethtown, Gary Tharpe of Florida; brother, Paul Tharpe of Jeffersonville, IN; three grandchildren, Robert Tharpe, Kristen Tharpe, and Gary Jr. Tharpe. Their will be a graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday at The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com

Visitation:

Service:

Thursday, July 2, 2015 starting at 10:00 AM
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery

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