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C.W. Tharpe

June 22, 1979 — November 6, 2024

Saxe, Virginia

Claude William “C.W.” Tharpe, 45, of Saxe, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born June 22, 1979 in South Boston, Virginia and is the son of William Washington Tharpe and Christine Cooper Tharpe. 

C.W. is survived by his parents, William and Christine Tharpe; children, Robert “Robbie” Kemery, Joshua “Josh” Tharpe (Emma) and Kinsley Grace Tharpe; and granddaughter, Lorelai Grace Tharpe (his Peanut) and his beloved dog, CoCo.

 He is also survived by his sisters, Kim Lenhart (Lee), Jenny Davis (Henry), and Laura Carnes (Joe); nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Brian, Krystyn, Justin and Kaitlan; great-nephew and great-nieces, Cash, Addie, and Bristol; special friends, Derek Toombs and Steve Toombs; many loving family members and a host of friends. 

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Nathaniel Hunter Carnes.

C.W. was a member of Public Fork Christian Church in Red Oak and a 1997 graduate of Randolph-Henry High School. He was a long time staff member of Toombs Logging. 

C.W. loved spending time with his family and friends in the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. A “Character-in-General”, his laughter, foolishness and enjoyment of life will be truly missed. 

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Public Fork Christian Church Cemetery with Evangelist Denis Fritz officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in C.W.’s memory to the Public Fork Christian Church Cemetery Fund (1720 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Red Oak, VA 23964). 

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.newcomballgoodfh.com. Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home in Chase City will be handling the arrangements.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

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1720 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Red Oak, VA 23964

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