Donald Gene Wharton

Donald Gene Wharton

Donald Gene Wharton, age 77, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 8, 2024.  He was born February 12, 1947, in Abilene Texas to the parentage of George Mendal Wharton and Ruby Lee Wharton. He lived his early years in California and later moved to Itasca until 1993 when he moved to Waco. Donald spent his adult life studying the Bible and Law. His faith in God was the cornerstone of his life. He managed a law office from 1980 to 2018. His hobbies included cooking, games, and keeping up with the current news. He cherished family get togethers and often played 42. He loved his desserts, especially pecan pie and ice cream. Donald loved his dog sparky aka “Stinks”. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jeanette White Wharton; brother, Arthur Leroy Wharton and son, Donald Criston Wharton.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, children, Derrik Clinton Wharton, Carleé Marie Wilson and stepdaughter, Laura Pittman; sister, Janet Lea Wharton Fennell; nephews, Gabriel and Brian Fennell; niece, Stephanie Grant; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson on the way…

​Graveside service will take place 11:00am Friday, October 11, 2024, at Itasca Cemetery in Itasca Texas.

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