William Patrick McWhorter 81, of Trenton MO. passed away on June 6th, 2024 at NorthCare Hospice in Kansas City. He was born on March 28, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to father Robert McWhorter and mother Margaret Chittenden.
William graduated from Southwest High School located in Kansas City before joining the United States Air Force as a medic. After his discharge he worked at General Motors for several years before driving a truck until he retired. He enjoyed spending his time reading books and watching sports (football and basketball).
He is survived by his children, Rhonda Hendricks and husband Jeff of Greenwood, MO, Robert McWhorter and wife Teresa of Chillicothe MO, Mary Ogle and husband Tim of Chillicothe, MO. His five grandchildren, Eric Hendricks and wife Cynthia of Raymore, MO, Ryan Hendricks of Greenwood, MO, Tommy McWhorter and wife Nikki of Seattle, WA, Chloe Myers and husband Devon of Chillicothe, MO and Dominca Cox of Milan, MO and seven greatgrandchildren. Nephew, Randy Brand and wife Ginger of Edwardsville, KS and Niece, Catherine Saathoff and husband Mike of Illinois. Sister, Barbara Brand of Sunrise Beach, MO. As well as his favorite furry companion his cat named “Cat”.
William is preceded in death by his parents, a brother-in-law Ralph Brand, and nephew Christapher Brand.
A Memorial Service will be held at Heritage Funeral Home in Chillicothe, MO on the 25th of June at 11am. A family burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials in honor of William McWhorter may be made to Saint Judes Hospital.