Robert Walter Wharton Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Walter Wharton (Colonial Heights, Virginia), who passed away at the age of 85, on January 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Robert leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Robert and Marjorie Clair Wharton; his wife Gail Ann Taylor-Wharton; his son Barrett Wharton; and his sister Earlene Laymon.
He is survived by: his children, Lori Bass (Eric) and Jeffrey Taylor (Katherine); and his daughter-in-law Susie Wharton. He is also survived by grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
