Guy Leon McWhorter, 92, of Aberdeen passed away Thursday October 25, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Shiloh, NC in Iredell County to the late Guy M. and Lena Moose McWhorter.

Guy was a Master Mason and Past Master of his lodge in Rockingham, NC. He served as a corpsman in the US Navy during WWII.
He was an avid sportsman and great fan of the UNC Tar Heels, Washington Redskins and the Atlanta Braves. He played baseball in the minor leagues and was a top bowler hoping to become a professional. Guy served many years and retired as the building inspector for the Town of Rockingham.

Surviving is his wife of 68 years Doris Stanley McWhorter of the home, daughter Melanie M. Harrison of Pinebluff, son Mike McWhorter of Garner, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM prior to the funeral service on Sunday October 28, 2018 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 632 McCrimmon Road, Carthage with Rev. Eugene Ussery and Rev. John Chavis officiating. Interment will follow at Yates-Thagard Cemetery.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 632 McCrimmon Road, Carthage, NC 28327. 

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