David Wharton

David Wharton, age 68, of Waco, passed away early Friday morning, August 30, 2019 at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Hospital in Temple. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Kris Carventas officiating. David was born September 2, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas the son of William and Mary (Walker) Wharton. He was a 1969 graduate of Connally High School near the old Connally Air Force Base. David served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He then re-enlisted with the United States Marines serving at the Birmingham Vehicle Depot before being discharged at the rank of sergeant. Following his release from the military, he went to work for Baylor University, Waco Construction Company, for his sister Becky in Irving, and then he farmed for Steve before retiring in 2014. David enjoyed taking care of his dogs, working with building steel, driving his tractor, fishing and loved his peace and quiet time. He was known as a very kind person. David is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Keever Wharton; and a sister, Peggy Ann James. Survivors include his son, Matthew Wharton of Waco; a brother, Harold "Mike" Newman and wife Sandra of Montgomery; two sisters, Lee Anna Rogers of Mary Ester, FL and Rebecca Telatnyk and husband George of Italy; the mother of his son, Gloria Woodruff; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.