Jerome Kenneth Wharton Sr. Obituary
The passing of Jerome Kenneth Wharton Sr. of Berlin, Maryland occurred on October 4, 2026. Jerome, born on July 28, 1946, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerome Kenneth Wharton Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Issac Wharton and Elizabeth Watson Wharton; his siblings, Mattie Payton, Alice Howard, Sarah Harmon, Luther Wharton, Matthew "June Bugg" Wharton, Thomas Wharton, Clinton Wharton and Nathaniel Wharton; his daughter-in-law Virgenea Steele Wharton; and his grandson Jamaal LaShawn Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Jane E. Smith Wharton; and his children, Valerie Lee Pryor (Earl), McKinley Pettit (Betty), Tiwana Henry (Barry) and Jerome K. Wharton, Jr.. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, in-laws, and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Paul United Methodist Church (405 Flower St, Berlin, MD 21811). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at the New Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery (10203 Germantown Rd, Berlin, MD 21811).
