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James Wharton

08/15/1949 - 10/14/2025

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Obituary For James Wharton

James (Jim) Wharton, 76, of Panacea, Florida, passed away on October 14th, 2025.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to James and Dorothy Wharton, Jim grew up in Marianna, Florida, attended Leon High School and Florida State University. He retired as a contract negotiator with Liquid Transport, based in Indiana.

Jim loved fishing, hunting, and poker, and enjoyed adventures while living in Alaska, Oregon, Hawaii, and Indiana.

He is survived by his children, Nathan Wharton (Albany Georgia) and Robin Wharton (Frankfurt Germany); his siblings Steve Wharton (Cathy), Dave Wharton (Betty), Ann Wharton Wright (Pat), Syndi Wharton (David Gray), John Wharton (Allison), predeceased by his sister Susan Wharton Russell; many nieces and nephews and the dear friends he made along the way.

The family will hold a private celebration of life.

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  • 10/17/2025

    Lynn schooler

    Jim was my 'main buddy' in Alaska back in the 70s and shared some great adventures, taking a small boat out I to the gulf of Alaska and exploring the Kenai fjords, an extended canoe and hiking trip around Tustumena lake and the Harding Ice field (we didn't take enough food and got pretty tired of eating just trout and rabbits for over a week) and more than one night of shenanigans in the local bars. Jim loved it all; the only thing I think he loved more were his kids. Aloha, my friend!

  • 10/17/2025

    Mark Ebener

    Jim and I met two years ago while I was fishing and vacationing in Panacea. We developed a good friendship while fishing and catching a buzz. Jim loved to cook and fish but was better cook..... I will miss my fishing buddy

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