Harold T. Whorton Branson, Missouri Obituary

Harold T. Whorton

<p>Graveside services for Harold T. Whorton will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Pastor Billy Burris will officiate.&nbsp; Services are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson. Mr. Whorton entered into rest on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.</p> <p>Harold Whorton was born January 1, 1940 in Kirbyville, MO to Lige and Albertie (Pleake) Whorton.&nbsp; He attended Kirbyville Elementary School and graduated from Branson High School. Harold was a lifelong Taney County resident.</p> <p>He married the love of his life Carol Jean &ldquo;Jeanie&rdquo; Parton on June 17, 1961.&nbsp; They had celebrated fifty-seven years together before her passing in 2018.</p> <p>Harold began his working career at Branson Laundry which was located downtown.&nbsp; From there, he had a long career driving and delivering bread for Holsum Bread Co., and retired from the Butternut Bread Co.</p> <p>He enjoyed turkey, pheasant, and deer hunting and going fishing.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his brother Kenneth Whorton.</p> <p>Harold is survived by his two sons Doug Whorton (Lori) of Hollister; Mark Whorton (Jessica) of Nixa; his sister Betty Rosencrans of Hollister; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Visitation will be held Monday evening, October 18, 2021 at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory from 6-7:30 PM.</p>
January 1, 1940 - October 10, 202101/01/194010/10/2021
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Tim and Ann Blair Bradleyville
October 15, 2021
So very sorry to hear this. He was a wonderful man for sure. Our prayers are with his family at this difficult time
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Sandy(Blevins) Essary
October 15, 2021
He was such a kind man. I remember him from when I was little, my parents owned Lake View Nursing Home, and he delivered bread to us. I got the privilege of reconnecting with him a few short months ago escorting a friend to the hospital where I work. He recognized me, ev... Continue Reading
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Davis
October 14, 2021
Harold was our bread delivery man at Forsyth Drive In. Always so pleasant, kind, and friendly! I am terribly sorry for the families loss. He was a true treasure️
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The staff at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory
October 13, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Harold. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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