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Mark McWHORTER Obituary


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McWHORTER, Mark Mark Joel "SLICK" McWhorter, age 67, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2013. Slick was born April 20, 1946 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. He was the son of the late Marcus Pharr McWhorter and Marjorie McDaris McWhorter. A graduate of Tucker High School in 1964, he went on to receive his Bachelors Degree from the University of Georgia. Post graduation, Slick taught and coached both baseball and football at Henderson High School before joining Tucker Concrete Company where he worked with family for 35 years. Slick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jane Henderson McWhorter; daughter and son-in-law Terri and Billy Henderson; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Suzanne McWhorter and 5 grandchildren, Janie and William Henderson, Madison, Katie and Max McWhorter. Services will be held Saturday July 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Lord & Stephens West Chapel location (1211 Jimmy Daniel Rd. Bogart, Ga. 30622) Visitation will be Friday July 19, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. As a proud supporter of Prince Avenue Christian School (2201 Ruth Jackson Rd. Bogart, Ga. 30622) memorial donations may be made in Slick's memory in lieu of flowers. Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 19, 2013.

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July 25, 2013

Jane, we were so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. It has been a very long time, but David and I both have very fond memories of you and Mark. Our prayers are with you and your family. David and Charlotte Carruth

July 19, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the McWhorter family during your time of grief...GOD is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May GOD provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).

Irene Seagraves

July 19, 2013

Terri, we were sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you.

Frank and Irene Seagraves

J Bayley

July 19, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I hope Almighty God's words at Eccl 7:1,2 will give you comfort.

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July 19, 2013

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