Joe Wharton, age 21 years of Frisco, Texas passed away on October 21, 2013 in Frisco. He was born on June 9, 1992 in Dallas, Texas to Steve and Denise (Melone) Wharton.
Joe is survived by his parents, Steve and Denise Wharton of Frisco, Texas; brother, Spike Wharton of Frisco, Texas; cousins, Dani, James and Kayelee Olenski of Frisco, Texas; aunt, Kathy Agraz and husband, Freddie of Carrollton, Texas; Papa Willy and Granny Doris Mead of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Grandma Lela and Grandpa Lindell Dunning of Greentown, Indiana; uncle, Jason Melone of Euless, Texas; cousins, McKinnley Melone and Brandie Penning; uncle and aunt, David and Patty Melone of Milan, Missouri; cousins, Patrick and Matthew Melone of Milan, Missouri; aunt, Karen Bowlin of Greentown, Indiana; cousins, Brenden and Aaron Barker; aunt and uncle, Willie Jo and Jay Willis of Noble, Oklahoma; cousins, Eric, Jaycee and Steven Willis; uncle and aunt, Dale and Kathy Toon of Fontana, Califorinia; cousins, Derek and Arielle Toon; several other family members and many friends.
We have so many joyful memories of Joe that will be cherished forever. Joe was a special person to many. His smile was so beautiful that it was infectious and contagious. Joe was very serious but was a goofball and made everyone laugh. Joe was a leader and role model and always loved being with people and encouraging his group of friends, specifically his swim relay team, children he coached, his brother, and his family. Joe was passionate about everything he did. He was a thinker, always thinking of ideas and better ways to do things. God gave Joe a big heart and with that he had compassion and empathy for everyone. Joe loved to talk and could and would talk to anyone. He had a way of getting people to open up to him. Joe was always wiling to help anyone. He loved his family and family gatherings. Joe had an unfading faith in Jesus Christ.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. ~ Psalm 116:15
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” John 14:1-4
The family will receive friends at a Visitation to be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco from 6-8 PM on Friday, October 25, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2013 First Baptist Church of Frisco with Mr. Will Weaver officiating.