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Harrison W. "Wally" McWhorter
Date Of Birth:April 26, 1945
Date Of Death:December 11, 2010
Service Date:Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Mr. Harrison Waldo "Wally" McWhorter, Sr., 65, of Bennington, passed away Saturday, December 11th, 2010 at Hospice of Salina.

Mr. McWhorter was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on April 26, 1945, the son of the late Henry  W.  and Tessa G. (Gillespie) McWhorter.

Wally graduated high school and attended some college.  He married  Ilene M. Cheever on November 8, 1965 in Kansas City, MO.  Wally served in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army and was also a member of the Kansas Army National Guard. He worked for almost thirty years at Hawker Beechcraft as a HVAC technician.

He is survived by his wife; daughter Janetta (Donnie) Buttery of Bennington, KS; sons, Harrison (Michele) McWhorter, Jr. of Salina, , Michael (Maegan) McWhorter, of Anthony TX, and John (Traci) McWhorter of Bennington; as well as 2 brothers, 1 sister, 17 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.  

Wally was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at the at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010.  Cremation has been selected and there will not be any visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made in Wally's name to the charity of the donor's choice.


  • From: Juli Wilson
    Location:Salin

    My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your loved one. May you find peace knowing he is now free of pain. Sincerly, Juli Wilson Specialty Tech SRHC


  • From: Melissa Kindall
    Location:Minneapolis, KS

    Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Melissa Kindall Brooke Creamer


  • From: Liz Hale
    Location:Salina, KS

    Harrison and Michele - My thought and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I am here if there is anything you need. Liz Hale