Background
Sharpe, William R. was born on October 28, 1028 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States.
Sharpe, William R. was born on October 28, 1028 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States.
Student, Bliss Engineering School. Student, Salem College. Student, West Virginia University.
Member West Virginia State Senate from District 13, Charleston, 1960—1980, 1984—1992, majority whip, 1972-1980, president pro tempore., 1990-1994. Member West Virginia State Senate from District 12, 1993—2008. Member banking and insurance committee, energy committee, industry and mining committee, finance committee, health and human resources committee, rules committee, small business committee.
Member West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee. Member International Brotherhood Electrical Workers, Fraternal Order Eagles, Masons, Shriners, Elks, Moose.
Son of William R. Sharpe & Helen (Whitwam) S. Married Pauline Lester, 1953 (deceased 2005).