Earl Howard McWhorter

Earl was born in Pickens, South Carolina, on August 19, 1933, to the late Clarence and Lizzie Anthony McWhorter. He was a faithful member of Red Hill Baptist Church in Pickens. Earl enjoyed reading his Bible, going hunting, and working. The thing he cherished most, was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He proudly served his country in the United States Army .

Earl is survived by two children: Linda Orr (Barry) and Wayne Madden (Darlene); four grandchildren: Chris Madden (Mary), Bradley Orr (Brittany), Kayla McJunkin (Randall), Laurel Hardy (Chase); seven great-grandchildren: Noah Madden, Aiden Madden, Samuel Hardy, Colt McJunkin, Molly Hardy, Luke Hardy, and Cade McJunkin; and one sister Mary Porter.

In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife Mildred McWhorter; two sisters: Inez Simmons, Faye Powell; four brothers: James McWhorter, Walter McWhorter, Fred McWhorter, and Hoyt McWhorter.

Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday March 7, 2025, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 to 11:45 AM in the Garden Room.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.