Mr. William Parks McWhirter
September 7, 1933 - January 14, 2019
Mr. William Parks McWhirter, 85, of Royston, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2019, at his home. Mr. McWhirter was born in Royston, GA on September 7, 1933, son of the late Leland Sanford McWhirter and the late Mary Reese Higginbotham McWhirter. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and retired as a postal worker with the United States Postal Service and member of the Liberty Church in Danielsville, GA. Mr. McWhirter was also a United States Army veteran, a military policeman and a secret service agent. While in the military he received his certification in advance military police training, his sharpshooter and expert rifle certification and a good conduct medal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jesse Helen Evans McWhirter; brother, Jack McWhirter; and sister, Mary McWhirter. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Evan and Holly McWhirter of Royston, GA; grandsons, Canaan McWhirter and Devan Seandoc McWhirter; and great grandson, Joseph Evan McWhirter. A graveside service for Mr. McWhirter will be held in the Liberty Church Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019, with Rev. Mike Crowe officiating. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. William Parks McWhirter, 85, of Royston, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2019, at his home. Mr. McWhirter was born in Royston, GA on September 7, 1933, son of the late Leland Sanford McWhirter and the late Mary Reese Higginbotham... View Obituary & Service Information