Gary W. Wharton

Gary W. Wharton, 63, of Quitman passed away Jan. 9, 2015. He was born Oct. 22, 1951 in Conway, Ark. to the late V.O. Wharton and Hettie Frazier Wharton. Gary was employed in the natural gas industry for over 40 years and worked for both Centerpoint Energy and Arkla Gas as a field estimator and return locator. Gary had a love for horses. He enjoyed riding horses and horse-driven wagonriding. Gary is preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Wharton and one brother, James Wharton. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lynn Meeks Wharton of Quitman; two sons, Garylynn Wharton of Quitman and T.C. Wharton of Camden; two grandchildren, Britany Wharton, and Tyler Wharton and many other family and friends. Gary is also survived by Tina Wharton of Quitman and Amy and Georgia Wright of Camden. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with Bro. Gary Burdin and Bro. Chad Meeks officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Outreach Inc., P.O. Box 401, Guy, AR 72061. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.