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Thomas Lee McWhorter

September 10, 1943 — July 2, 2024

Statesville

Thomas Lee McWhorter, 80 years old, departed life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.

He was born on September 10, 1943, to the late Celestina White Houpe and the late L.B. McWhorter. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Farrar, a son-in-law, Garry Blackwood, and a grandson, Shawn Holmes.

Thomas was employed Bernhardt Furniture of Statesville, Statesville Flour Mill and H&B Lumber. He was a very loving person and there wasn’t anyone he wouldn’t hug. His favorite team was the Pittsburg Steelers, and he loved his Mt. Dew, spaghetti, cheeseburgers, and Snickers bars.

Those left to cherish his memory are, Geneva Farrar, three daughters, Debbie Rucker (Gary), Annetta Blackwood, Gracie Swint, one son, Jimmy Farrar, grandchildren, Brandan Green, Travis Green, Jennifer Farrer, Alexis Cauthen, Jasmine Cauthen, Jacobie Cauthen, LaPaul Cauthen, Tyreek Holmes, great-grandchildren, Fayth Rosby, Dominic Green, Zydasia James, Brian Rosby, Ahmir Holmes, Kyrianna Pless, Trinity James, and a host of other grandchildren, cousins, relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm at Word of Life Church,2033 Rayon St., Statesville, NC 28677, with Bishop Aljamal Stephens officiating.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the McWhorter family.

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