David Edward Wharton

David Edward Wharton was born Feb. 10, 1950 in Timpson, Texas and died Feb. 16, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. David is preceded in death by his parents Cecil Wharton
and Merrian Wharton of Timpson, Texas and brother J.C. Wharton. David is survived by his wife Carla Wharton and son Blake Morrison of Sam Rayburn, Texas, sisters Cecilia Erland of Moody, Texas and Merrie Norris of Longview, Texas and one brother Fred
Wharton of Timpson, Texas.
David graduated from high school in Timpson and went on to further his education at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas where he earned his degree in education. In 1974, David started his
career as a professional bass fisherman and successfully earned his place in the fishing world. David was a loving husband, father and great friend to all. He will be greatly missed. WE LOVE YOU.
Memorial services will be held at Lake
Rayburn United Methodist Church Feb. 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time.
Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper.