Robert Fleming Wharton (April 24, 1985) and close friend William Rivers Waddey (December 2, 1983) were tragically killed in a car accident on July 10, 2003 in the mountains of North Georgia. Robert was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia by Patsy and Les Wharton of Sandy Springs and had planned to attend The University of Georgia. He graduated from Riverwood High School in 2003 as a member of The National Honor Society. Robert was an active member in the Atlanta community through Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Sandy Springs United Methodist Church Recreational Basketball, and was a Riverwood High School Media Reporter. Robert recently traveled throughout Eastern Europe including Prague & Germany, and was a member of Peachtree Presbyterian’s 2002 Mission Trip to Jamaica. A role model for all, Robert always had a contagious and animated smile. His vivacious sense of humor and benevolence will never be forgotten.
Robert at a 2002 Falcons Game
If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. -Passage from If I Knew by Anonymous	Justin & Robert in Europe 2003 "Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all" -Passage from I'm Free by Anonymous
Big Rob & Papa at the Farm 2002	Robert & Dad 2003 "If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you would KNOW I do." -Passage from If I Knew by Anonymous
"I like it when you call me Big Poppa... Wave your hands in the air, Like you's a True Playa" -Big Poppa, Notorious B.I.G.	Robert & Friends Karaoke in Prague 2003 "Some people call me Maurice" -The Joker, Steve Miller Band