LAURINBURG — Mr. Clarence McPhatter, Sr., 72, died on Sept. 7, 2014 in Temple, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Spring Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Wagram, the Rev. Bert Lattaker officiating and with a eulogy by the Rev. Harold Livingston. Burial with full military rites will follow in Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by six sons: Clarence (Lisa) McPhatter, Jr. of Laurinburg, Marvin McPhatter of Fort Worth, Texas, Eric (Deborah) McPhatter of Jersey City, N.J., Callis Robinson of Lendon, N.J., Darrius Ray of Newark, N.J., and Michael McPhatter of Newark, N.J., two daughters: Vernice (Lamont) Congery of Howell, N.J. and Melisa McPhatter of Lendon, N.J., three brothers: John McPhatter of Raleigh, Lonnie McPhatter of Wagram, and Robert McPhatter of Newark, N.J., seven sisters: Hattie Livingston and Hazel Whitfield of Wagram, Mildred Monroe of New York, Mary Oxner of Plainfield, N.J., Yvonne Johnson of Georgetown, Texas, Beatrice Olgesby of Laurinburg, and Jean Cosby of Delance, Fla., 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
McPhatter Funeral Home is serving the family.
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September 17, 2014
TO THE FAMILY:
Offering my deepest condolences
May the God of all comfort reside with you and revive your spirit and heart {Isa 57:15]
September 16, 2014
My condolences to the McPhatter Family!
Mr. Michael Everett, Berlin Germany
Nicky Wheeler
September 16, 2014
My name is Nicky Wheeler from William R Courtney, Mac was my resident, it hurt me deeply to hear of his passing. It's not the same, that laugh is with me for ever. He is GREATLY GOING TO BE MISSED!!! SHAKE IT FAST MAC!!!! ?? To the family Thankx for allowing me the presents of meeting an care and learning from him. R.I.Paridise
michele vaughn
September 15, 2014
My name is Michele. I am a nurse at William r Courtney where Mr mcphatter lived. I so enjoyed taking care of him. He was so precious. I enjoyed his stories and looking at his photo album. He will forever be in my heart. My condolences to the family. He was wonderful. May his family find peace and may he rip. Love you mac you are an angel.
Willie/Annie Hill
September 14, 2014
Uncle Lonnie & Sud (Clarence). "In sorrow, we mourn your lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around you who are there supporting you. In sympathy, we reach out to you. " I am very sorry about your loss and my heart is with you and your family at this difficult time.
Tonya Morris
September 12, 2014
Clarence Jr. The Allen and Morris Family just wanted to let you know we sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. We love you!
Julius Sprueill
September 12, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with during this difficult time. God be with.
Effie Dudley/ The Dudley Family
September 12, 2014
ToThe Family,
May our Heavenly Father be with
you while your spirit is grieving the
lost of your love one. Absent in the
body, Clarence is present with Jesus. You are never alone.
Curtis and Lillie Bell Dockery & Family
September 12, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but God and special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your love one today and always.
Lillian Dockery Ratcliff
September 12, 2014
Clarence, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God continue to bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
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