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Joseph Wharton Obituary
Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late James Albion Wharton and Eva Marie Corley Wharton. He was a 1963 graduate of Columbia High School; and served his country in the Marines. He was employed in the heating and air industry, and was a Mason.
Surviving are his sister, Jacqueline A. Erickson of Lexington; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, James A. Wharton Jr.
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Eddie, Jill,Jack,&Rylie Slater
September 21, 2011
Jacqui, you, Scott, and your nephews are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sympathy and condolences during this difficult time.
Teresa Putnam
September 12, 2011
My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family. He spoke highly of you and his nephews. Joe was a wonderful,dear friend that I loved a lot. I had known Joe for probably around 20 years. We worked together at Climatic and Carrier and were always good friends even outside of work. We use to call each other at home and just chat about anything. I hadn't seen Joe in a while but I always asked about him and how he was doing. He was funny and loved to pick and I think he even enjoyed being picked on especially by the heating and air guys! I will miss him dearly and so will a lot of other people. He was a very good person and a dear friend.
Marygrace Bussinah
September 12, 2011
To the Wharton family,
I am very saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Please accept my condolences and prayers for you all.I worked with Joe many,many years ago at Dixie Electronics. He was a wonderful and very funny guy! I shall always charish his memory.
Sincerely. Marygrace (Oswald) Bussinah
September 11, 2011
our prayers and thoughts are with you. bobby-hali dooley jamie-britt dooley and judy wharton
September 10, 2011
Jackie I'm sorry to hear of Joe passing & will continue to keep you in my prayers during this difficult time. Lisa Wharton McMillan
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
September 10, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
September 9, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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