Raymond Ward McWhirt, 55, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:45 am, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home. He was born May 1, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana to James Edwin McWhirt, Jr.and Lucy (DeGelder) Copeland.
Raymond worked for Falls Cemetery the past seven years, was a mechanic and handyman to many, and also was a self-employed house painter in Alabama. He loved sitting around campfires with his family and friends, his three dogs Bubba, Bouncer, and Snickers, riding his scooter, and playing the guitar. Raymond took great pride in all his work. Raymond enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
He is survived by his father, James Edwin McWhirt, Jr. of Sims, Indiana; fiancé Lisa Shanabarger of Wabash; three children, Zackrey (Melissa) McWhirt of Trussville, Alabama, Kayla Rae McWhirt of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Tabatha McWhirt of Marion, Indiana; five grandchildren; and his brother, Floyd McWhirt of Laketon, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Copeland; and his brother, Eugene Dewey.
Funeral services will be 2pm Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Chaplain Herb Hughs officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday.
The memorial guest book for Raymond may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.