Service for Homer Wharton, 58, an Electrical contractor moved to Olney from Fort Worth in 1940. He operated an electric company in Olney except for a period during World War II when he was engaged in defense work.
He married 14 July 1940 to Eunice Holcomb of South Bend, Texas.
Wharton attended Texas A&M College and was a veteran of World War I. He belonged to the American Legion, First Christian Church, member of the Olney Volunteer Fire Department since 1945.
Survived by his wife; his mother - Mrs. W.J. Whorton; four brothers - Joe Whorton, Otis Whorton, J.P. Whorton, and Winston Whorton; four sisters - Mrs. Era Robert, Mrs. Arrie Rodden, and Mrs. Madie Curb.
The name "Whorton" and "Wharton" appears to be interchangeable with this family.
Service for Homer Wharton, 58, an Electrical contractor moved to Olney from Fort Worth in 1940. He operated an electric company in Olney except for a period during World War II when he was engaged in defense work.
He married 14 July 1940 to Eunice Holcomb of South Bend, Texas.
Wharton attended Texas A&M College and was a veteran of World War I. He belonged to the American Legion, First Christian Church, member of the Olney Volunteer Fire Department since 1945.
Survived by his wife; his mother - Mrs. W.J. Whorton; four brothers - Joe Whorton, Otis Whorton, J.P. Whorton, and Winston Whorton; four sisters - Mrs. Era Robert, Mrs. Arrie Rodden, and Mrs. Madie Curb.
The name "Whorton" and "Wharton" appears to be interchangeable with this family.
Inscription
WHARTON
HOMER
JULY 27, 1897
AUG. 25, 1955
Gravesite Details
Double headstone, with Homer on the lefthand side and Eunice on the righthand side.
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