Funeral services for Vernie McWhirter, age 84 of Saint Jo were held at 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Saint Jo First Baptist Church. Services were
officiated by Rev. William A. “Sonny” Steed and Rev. Jeff Roe and directed by
McCoy Funeral Home of Saint Jo. Burial was in Mountain Park Cemetery in Saint
Jo. Visitation was held from 5 PM until 7 PM Friday at the First Baptist
Church.
Vernie Cloyce McWhirter, 84 of Saint Jo, Texas, died Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was born to the late Elby Clinton and Mary Alice (Turnbull) McWhirter on December 19, 1928, in Roby, Texas. Vernie graduated from Roby High School and attended Texas Tech University, where he met his wife of over 65 years, Laura Elizabeth Burns. They were married on February 9, 1948.
Vernie was a Petroleum Engineer for 41 years for Lane Wells, which later became Dresser Industries, serving as Vice President of North American Operations prior to his retirement. After his retirement, he and Laura relocated from Pearland, Texas to Katy Lake, Saint Jo, Texas where they have made their home for over twenty years.
He was the current Municipal Judge, an active member of First Baptist Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Society and was active in revitalizing the town of Saint Jo and his beloved Katy Lake. Vernie loved to travel and has seen much of our nation and world but his favorite times were when he was whit his family and friends, anyplace, anytime.
Vernie is survived by four children: Ronny McWhirter and wife, Mary Ann; Vicky Prebilsky and husband, Wayne; Alisa Raney and husband, Marvin and Luanne Coffee and husband, David. He was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 6 ½ great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and great-granddaughter, Tayler Belmer.
Vernie believed in God as his Creator, Sustainer, and Provider and accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was a young father. He had a quiet faith but it permeated his life and gave him the reason to serve God’s kingdom. Because of this we know that he is waiting for us in heaven with the people who went before. He will be missed.
If you would like to make a donation in Vernie’s memory the following fund has been set up for building a basketball court in Boggess Park to be named "Judge McWhirter's Court." Donations may be made to: Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce (SJCC), First State Bank, PO Box B, Saint Jo, TX 76265.
Vernie Cloyce McWhirter, 84 of Saint Jo, Texas, died Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was born to the late Elby Clinton and Mary Alice (Turnbull) McWhirter on December 19, 1928, in Roby, Texas. Vernie graduated from Roby High School and attended Texas Tech University, where he met his wife of over 65 years, Laura Elizabeth Burns. They were married on February 9, 1948.
Vernie was a Petroleum Engineer for 41 years for Lane Wells, which later became Dresser Industries, serving as Vice President of North American Operations prior to his retirement. After his retirement, he and Laura relocated from Pearland, Texas to Katy Lake, Saint Jo, Texas where they have made their home for over twenty years.
He was the current Municipal Judge, an active member of First Baptist Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Society and was active in revitalizing the town of Saint Jo and his beloved Katy Lake. Vernie loved to travel and has seen much of our nation and world but his favorite times were when he was whit his family and friends, anyplace, anytime.
Vernie is survived by four children: Ronny McWhirter and wife, Mary Ann; Vicky Prebilsky and husband, Wayne; Alisa Raney and husband, Marvin and Luanne Coffee and husband, David. He was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 6 ½ great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and great-granddaughter, Tayler Belmer.
Vernie believed in God as his Creator, Sustainer, and Provider and accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was a young father. He had a quiet faith but it permeated his life and gave him the reason to serve God’s kingdom. Because of this we know that he is waiting for us in heaven with the people who went before. He will be missed.
If you would like to make a donation in Vernie’s memory the following fund has been set up for building a basketball court in Boggess Park to be named "Judge McWhirter's Court." Donations may be made to: Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce (SJCC), First State Bank, PO Box B, Saint Jo, TX 76265.
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