John Riley Sharber, 73, of DeRidder passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at a local hospital. 
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maria Sharber of DeRidder, LA; a daughter, Tina M. Valigura & husband Ronney of Weatherford, TX;  Son,  John R. Sharber, Jr. & Fiancee’ Helen Griffin of Lake Charles, LA; 5 Grandchildren,  Antoinette M. Nelson, Travis Pitre, Dustina Sharber, Marlene Holcomb & Kalene Holcomb; 2 Great Grandchildren,  Kaileanna Hodge & Skylar Hodge; Sister – in – Law,  Anna Boanca of DeRidder, LA and family by heart,  David & Lisa Harper of Sugartown and their two children Hunter & Dawson Harper.

Memorial services for John Riley Sharber will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.   Interment will be held at Whitaker Cemetery at a later date.