Ronald Eugene Wharton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronald Eugene Wharton of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Eugene Wharton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dewey L. Wharton, Sr. and Ladonna Wharton (Bailey); and his siblings, William, Chester, Dewey Wharton, Jr. and Sharon Wharton.
He is survived by: his children, Christopher E. Wharton of Decatur, IL and Dawn Stanley (Wharton) of Mooresville, NC; his siblings, Gary Wharton of Decatur, IL, Keith Wharton (Pam) of Mt. Zion, IL, Teresa Jostes (Gary) of Macon, IL and Christine Risley of Decatur, IL; and his grandchildren, Hunter and Cheyenne Stanley of Mooresboro, NC..
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 5th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home (2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
