Michael-McWhirter-Obituary

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Michael Reed McWhirter

Nov 11, 1941 - Sep 29, 2019 (Age 77)

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I met Mike at the Las Vegas Cigar company almost a year ago. Being retired Navy myself, we shared some good stories. I smoked many cigars with Mike and will miss him. Fair winds and following seas my friend.

Hal and I met Mike and Jan at a Navy League meeting in Las Vegas 30 years ago. The men enjoyed sharing their experiences in the Navy and their second careers in defense contracts.
Over the years, our family shared so many memorable events with them to include their love of fine dining, community volunteering, birthdays, and holidays. Mike brought strength in living the good life. He touched our lives and will never be truly gone.
BETTY LEWIS - LAS VEGAS

We met Mike on a Mississippi river boat trip.The friendship was immediate with him and Jan. Mike seemed very laid back and had to be encouraged to talk about his distinguished career. The boat offered a bourbon tasting one day. Mike loved good bourbon, good cigars and life in general. He knew more about bourbon and the proper way to drink It than the person who presented the tasting. It was our privilege to fly to Las Vegas and have dinner with Mike and Jan and Sharon Childs, who introduced...

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Michael's Obituary

 CDR Michael Reed McWhirter, United States Navy, Retired. CDR McWhirter after living an exceptionally adventurous life, he went to his justly deserved heavenly reward on September 29, 2019. He was a true son of Texas, born in Lufkin Texas on November 11, 1941 to Richard and Aretta McWhirter....

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