Mr. Raymond J. Wharton

April 7, 1927 - February 16, 2014

Raymond J. Wharton age 86 years of Repaupo died Sunday February 16, 2014 in Vitas Hospice, Stratford. Mr. Wharton was born and raised in Repaupo and graduated from Paulsboro High School. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy during World War II. After his return home, he worked for several years for Ace Motors; leaving to work for Eastlack’s Service Station in Paulsboro. When Mr. Eastlack retired, Ray took over the station and it became Wharton’s Atlantic Station and he operated it for seventeen years. When the station closed, Mr. Wharton worked for Consumers Oil and then Walt’s Auto Parts in Paulsboro. He then sold real estate for Glocker Realty and later J.L. Allen Realty in Carneys Point. Mr. Wharton enjoyed harness racing, Nascar races and attended several Indianapolis 500 races. He truly looked forward to his Monday morning coffee klutches with his friends. He is survived by his son, Bruce Wharton and his fiancé, Denise Wurtz of Carney’s Point. Mr. Wharton was predeceased by his wife, Viola Wharton and his parents, Raymond and Lois Wharton. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday February 20, 2014 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 West Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 9 AM Thursday until service time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.