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Larry McWhorter Obituary

Larry Frank McWhorter, 46, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 19, 2003. Larry was reared on ranches in the Texas Panhandle. He attended high school in Canadian, Texas, and graduated from Clarendon College in Clarendon, Texas. McWhorter then pursued his dream of working for big ranching outfits and living the pure cowboy life. In 1989 he began writing western poetry. His work received national recognition. He was named Cowboy Poet of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists in 1998. In 1999 his album, 'The Open Gate', received the Academy of Western Artists Poetry album of the Year award. His book, 'Contemporary Cowboy Poetry', received national awards from Westerners International and the Arizona Book Publishers GLYPH Award. In addition to writing and performing his poetry, Larry was a certified lay speaker of the United Methodist Church. He had a passion for the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ and loved sharing his faith. Larry knew that 'faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God' (Romans 10:17). It was this conviction that motivated his life. Larry McWhorter is survived by his wife, Andrea; three daughters, Abigail, Kimberly, Amber and husband, Kevin; one son, Josh and wife, Sarah; three grandchildren; mother, Pat Harper and husband, Doug; father, Frankie McWhorter and wife, Virginia; grandmother, Evelyn McWhorter; sister, Denise Gann and husband, Paul; brother, Sam McWhorter and wife, Bonnie; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; a precious church family and many friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Weatherford. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Weatherford, TX. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at White's Funeral Home in Weatherford. Memorials may be made to Cross My Heart Ministries, P.O. Box 1362, Weatherford, Texas 76086 or the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 301 South Main Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. White's Funeral Home, 817-596-4811

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Published by Oklahoman on Mar. 21, 2003.

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Baru Spiller

April 16, 2003

"When I am called to ride your herd, Lord, I sure would take it kindly if Blackie was back in my string" --Black Draught

I cried every time I heard Larry do this poem, but no doubt they are riding the Lord's Range together again.

Graham Lees

April 10, 2003

Met Larry very briefly at Red Steagall's Cowboy Gathering October 2002. A lovely man full of humour and a top notch poet.



A pleasure to have known him, if only for a very short time.

Ramer and Ann Copeland

April 9, 2003

Such a short life, but he left so many sweet memories with us.

Nita & James Ellerd

April 7, 2003

"...he wasn't the best, but he was my ace..." these words from Larry's "Black Draught" comforted my grown son when he lost his favorite roping horse to colic. We were fortunate to be able to tell Larry this at the Lincoln County Symposium just shortly after the horse's death. Larry touched so many lives without even knowing it. He was a large part of why we always made the effort to attend the Lincoln Co. gathering. He will be greatly missed. God must have needed a great western poet angel.

Tim Alexander

March 31, 2003

One of the highlights of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival was to hear Larry recite his poetry. Larry could make you feel like you had been his friend for a lifetime even if it was the first time that you had met him. When you saw Larry at the festival, you just had to smile because his grin was infectious. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

Debbie Copeland Ales

March 30, 2003

To the family of Larry, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, husband, dad, brother and grandfather. Look to the twenty third Psalm for inspiration.

Lloyd Shelby

March 26, 2003

I never met Larry, but loved his works. My heart hurts for his family, but I, like them, am comforted by the sure knowledge of where he now hangs his hat. We'll miss you pard.

Keith Johnson

March 22, 2003

I went to grade school with Larry in Higgins, TX. I hadn't seen him in years, but had kept up with his life by way of the web. I will always remember the time we spent the night out on Wolf Creek when we were in 5th grade. It was one time in my life that will forever be in my mind. I had a feeling back then that Larry would someday touch people's lives.... and I think he did!

Gina Gruben

March 21, 2003

Heaven has been blessed with one of the nicest men on Earth. Only met Larry a couple of times at the Blevins Ranch at Elmore City, OK, but he was truly one of the best.

Steven & Sandra Herl

March 21, 2003

Our loss is Heavens gain.

Polly Hale

March 21, 2003

How bright the day!

Home to our Lord you have gone!

Tho sorrow abounds for the loss

of your physical presence,

There is Rejoicing in the Heavens

That another Saint beholds the

Face of our precious Jesus.

Fletcher Jowers

March 21, 2003

A Jewel here on earth, now a jewel in heaven, you'll brighten the kingdom around God's great throne.

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