Cornelius McWhorter

Cornelius Frances McWhorter Sr., 84, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, at his residence. He was a graduate of Howard High School. He owned a janitorial service and retired after many years of service. Cornelius was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma McWhorter Sr.; brothers, Harry Eugene McWhorter and James McWhorter Jr.; sister, Nancy Bell Walker; and wife, Carolyn McWhorter. Survivors include his sons, Cornelius (Regina) McWhorter Jr., Dennis McWhorter, and Bobby McWhorter; daughters, Krystal McWhorter, Charlotte “Vienna” (Garrison) Martin, Cathy (Micheal) Goldthreat, and Mary (Kenneth, Sr.) Cameron, all of Chattanooga; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Samuel (Rachon) McWhorter and Dargin (Anita) McWhorter; sister, Patricia Simon, all of Pasadena, Calif.; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Visitation is today from 1 to 2 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside service to follow at 2:30 p.m. in Highland Memorial Gardens with Brother John R. Taylor Sr. as the eulogist.