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Franklin D. Wharton

April 20, 1933 — September 16, 2019

Franklin D. Wharton of Finger, TN departed this life on September 16, 2019 in Knoxville, TN at the age of 86 Years, 4 Months, 27 Days. He was born on April 20, 1933 in Finger, TN the son of the late Charlie Eugene Wharton and Bessie Martha O'Della Horton Wharton. He was united in marriage to Nancy Marie Pace who preceded him in death on January 15, 1987

Mr. Wharton was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Savannah, TN and a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a longtime Farmer along with working various other jobs during his lifetime including his tenure with the McNairy County School System and his employment as a Correction Officer.

He is survived by two daughters, Kay Sides and husband Eddie of Guys, TN, Stacy Lawhorn and significant other Seppo Penttila of Knoxville, TN; five grandchildren, Keith Sides and wife Rhonda, Stephanie Matlock and husband Jeremy, Michael Brasfield and wife Kathryn, Jeremy Lawhorn, Jacob Lawhorn; five great grandchildren, Emma Sides, Zakk Sides, Bobby Matlock, Marissa Matlock, Marlee Matlock; a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wharton was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kevin Sides; five sisters, Opal Robbins, Jo Vandiver, Agnes Robison, Lottie Wharton, his twin sister Elna Lee Pierce; two brothers, Orval Wharton, James Wharton.
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Visitation

Saturday, September 21, 2019

11:00am - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Chapel Services

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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