Mullins- John Sharp McLaurin, 74, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at Hospice Center of Charleston. He was born on March 27, 1938 in Clio, S.C., a son of the late Lamar Wolfe and Myrtle Cline McLaurin. He was raised in Clio, S.C. in the McLaurin House at Meadow Brook Farm. He was a 1956 graduate of McColl High School and attended Clemson University where he graduated with a degree in Agriculture Administration in 1961. Sharp also attended Louisiana State University where he received his banking certification. He worked at several banks in Marion, Lamar, and Mullins and retired from Carolina Bank and Trust in 2000. Sharp was married to the late Bonita Padgett, and they had three children, John, Lila, and Paget. Sharp was an avid Clemson Tiger fan, animal lover, amateur guitarist, skilled woodworker, and an accomplished storyteller. Fiercely independent until the very end, he always had a positive outlook and wonderful sense of humor that he displayed up to his final day with us on April 13th. Survivors include a son, John S. McLaurin, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Lila McLaurin Konecny and her husband, Buddy of Hilton Head, S.C. and Paget McLaurin Tisdale and her husband, Julian of Charleston, S.C.; four grandchildren, Daniel and Brian McLaurin and Lila Delaney and Evan Tisdale; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Sheena. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the chapel of Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. The family will receive friends following the service at Dry Dock Restaurant in Mullins. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Paws to the Rescue, 123 Dog and Cat Court, Mullins, S.C. 29574. A message of condolence for the family may be left at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is assisting the family with arrangements