John Richard Wharton Obituary
In loving memory of John Richard Wharton (Shelbyville, Tennessee), who departed this world on September 19, 2025 at the age of 70. John Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As John Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John Richard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John F. Wharton and Margaret Wharton. He is survived by: his wife Helene C. Wharton; his daughters, Bridget W. Bobo (Barry) and Elizabeth Elam (Richard); his grandchildren, Zachary A. Bobo (Jani), Cassidy W. Heuvil (Zachary), Rebecca B. Wesley (Brandon), Megan B. Elam and Trevor L. Elam (Samantha); and his great grandchild Baron Lee Elam.
