John Stanley Wharton

John S. Wharton, 80 years old of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. John was born on January 15, 1942, in East Orange, New Jersey to James Campbell Wharton and Lois Haythorn Wharton. He was the second oldest of four children.

He attended Montclair High School where he played football and went on to the University of Maryland where he earned his bachelor’s degree. After college John started his career in industrial manufacturing, which afforded him the opportunity to travel around the world.

John was drafted into the US Army in 1966 and served in Korea. After returning home to New Jersey in 1968, he worked at the Charms Company, where he met his wife, Cheryl Ann Holme. John was the proud parent of John Stanley Wharton, Jr and Amy Wharton.

John had a love of racing cars, particularly Corvettes which always had race number 1241. He was able to fully pursue his other passion, golf, after he retired from Domino Sugar. His second “career” was the starter on a golf course in Toms River, NJ. He endured many a cold early morning but loved the sport and the camaraderie.

John lived much of his adult life in Manasquan, New Jersey but moved to Florida in 2012 to fully retire for the second time and enjoy golf from the perspective of the player. He spent his time playing at Innisbrook and Countryside Country Clubs, as well as attending the numerous events of his great-niece and great-nephews, who he loved dearly. Never a concert, performance, birthday, or holiday was complete without Uncle John watching intently and joking consistently. He could transform a room like no other.

John is survived by his son John S. Wharton, Jr and daughter Amy Wharton as well as sister Janet, brother Jim and grandson John Goffinett, Jr.

John’s Celebration of Life will be held at 11AM on Saturday, December 3rd at the home of his niece in Tampa, Florida. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Wounded Warriors Family Support.