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Blake Mills McWhirter

Dr. Blake Mills McWhirter age 90, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland County on January 12, 1925 to the late William Lafayette and Mattie Helen DeVine McWhirter. He retired from the Naval Reserves and served during WWII and the Korean War. Dr. McWhirter was a retired Optometrist who served Shelby for over 50 years. He was a life-long member of First Baptist Church-Shelby where he served as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher, a choir member, and played the hand bells. He also served on a committee that organized the first Choral Society in Shelby. He enjoyed working in his yard and watching the Atlanta Braves and his favorite musical was "Les Miserables". Dr. McWhirter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Walden McWhirter.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Melba Tindall McWhirter; son, Mark McWhirter and wife Lisa; daughters Tina McWhirter Cansler, and Gina Lynn McWhirter; grandchildren Adam J. Wilkinson and Ashton Julie Cansler; nieces, Rita and Marie Ann; and nephew Eddie Joe.

Blake was also survived by his "canine companions" Gracie and Camo; and Tex "the goat".

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church-Shelby with full Military Honors with the Rev. Tony Tench officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM - 2:00PM in the sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church c/o Music Dept. 120 N. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 28150 or Hospice of Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Dr. McWhirter.


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