WHARTON, David Michael

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 David Michael Wharton departed this life on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He and wife Anita have lived in the Chino Valley area for over 23 years. David was employed by the Chino Valley Fire District as the fire marshal. He is also survived by sons, Jason and Darwin; daughter, Deborah; sister, Sandra Wharton Johnson; cousin, John Wharton; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at First Southern Baptist Church of Chino Valley, 1524 North Highway 89, Chino Valley, Ariz. Information provided by survivors.