Roy Stanley McWhirter

October 3, 1930 - May 2, 2018

Roy Stanley McWhirter, age 87, of Fortuna, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the Tipton Oak Manor, with his daughter Marcheta at his side. He was born October 3, 1930, in Hobart, Oklahoma, the son of the late Lucas Preston and Lucinda Pearl McWhirter. On January 28, 1956, in Nashua, Iowa, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Marjorie (Chambers) McWhirter. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. At a young age, he drilled oil wells in Oklahoma with his family. While living in Fortuna, he enjoyed farming and raising cattle. Roy was an active member of the Trinity Southern Baptist Church in Versailles where he was instrumental in the construction of the church. He was also a deacon and served alongside his wife caring for the children in the nursery for over twenty years. Roy loved his Lord and served Him faithfully. In his spare time, Roy enjoyed horseback riding and being with Margie. Most importantly, he was a devoted and loving husband and father. He especially treasured the time he spent with his three grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Marjorie of sixty-two years, he is survived by his children, Marcheta McWhirter of Linn Creek, Missouri and Mark McWhirter and wife, Jamila of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; grandchildren, Brandon Keedy and wife Carissa, Jonathan Keedy and Andrea Knutter and husband Craig; great-grandson, Callen Knutter and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Tyson. A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.