Rev. F.D. McWhorter

November 3, 1933 - May 12, 2021

Rev. Franklin “F.D.” McWhorter Rev. F.D. McWhorter, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 3, 1933 in Newnan to the late James Fletcher McWhorter & Lilla Floyd McWhorter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings James McWhorter, Joe McWhorter, Gladys Newby, and grandson Ricky Lee Estep. Rev. McWhorter honorably served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1958. While proud of his military service, Rev. F.D. was most proud of his calling to serve the Lord as a minister for over 40 years. He was the senior pastor of Sunnyside Baptist Church for 36 years. The funeral is Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2 o’clock at Sunnyside Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Harmon officiating. Lie in state at the church on Saturday beginning at 1:00 pm. Interment, with military honors, will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The visitation is Friday evening from 6-8 at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include wife of 66 years, Nannell H. McWhorter; daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Stewart, Patricia (Scott) Harmon, Linda (Tommy) Godfrey; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister-in-law, Catherine McWhorter; numerous nieces and nephews. The family sincerely thanks his personal caregivers and his caregivers from Amedysis Home Health and Bridgeway Hospice. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580