WILLIAM MCWHORTER
1944 - 2013

William M."Sam" McWhorter, 68, of Point Pleasant, WV., entered the nearer presence of God on March 22, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born in Huntington, WV., he was a son of the late Carl M. McWhorter, Sr., and Marjorie Maize.

Sam was a graduate of Marshall Laboratory School in 1962, and a graduate of Marshall University in 1966 with a teaching degree in English and Social Studies. He also earned his master's degree in school administration. An outstanding educator in Mason County Schools, serving as a teacher of English and Social Studies as well as a high school principal at Wahama and Hannan. He had the gifted ability to deliver his classroom lectures to his classes in both English and Social Studies in a very interesting manner without referring to any notes and interjecting historical facts that mesmerized many students. His sense of humor and witticism drew great respect from students as well as adults. As a member of the Christ Episcopal Church, He served as an acolyte master, vestryman, senior warden, and lay reader.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special aunt, Mary M. Burns and Helen Copley, and special cousin, Keith R. "Pete" Fitzpatrick.

Sam is survived by his wife Judith "Judy" Duncan McWhorter, half brother, Carl Milton McWhorter Jr., special cousin, Michael M. and (Patsy) Burns of Alexandria, VA., brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and(Betty) Duncan of Point Pleasant WV., and Larry and (Regina) Duncan of Austin TX., two nieces, and five nephews and several cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant, with Father Ray Hage officiating. A private burial will be held in the Kirkland Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family.

Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

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