John McWhorter Jr.

John B. McWhorter, Jr. , 92, Taylorsville, Ky. passed away on January 3, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 14, 1930 to John B. McWhorter Sr. and Alma Isen McWhorter in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduation from Male High School in 1949 , he went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Louisville. John developed and managed Plum Creek Realty company. He also worked in parks management

He met his future wife, Peggy Marilyn Evans, on a double date in Louisville and they were married in 1955. They had four sons.

John loved fishing, skeet shooting, antique automobiles and had a life-long passion for photography. He had a camera at every special occasion. He collected a variety of items which were meaningful to him. He loved farming and gardening and cultivated a garden for over 50 years. John was a life-long learner who mastered the art of fly fishing, auto repair, and canning vegetables. He was an avid reader who loved military history. John was also a reservist in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

He is survived by four sons, three daughters in law, and five grandchildren. John McWhorter III (Suzanne), Gregory McWhorter (Jennifer), Evan McWhorter, and Scott McWhorter (Lynn). William Bond Jr., Alice McWhorter, Ryan McWhorter, Ashley McWhorter, and Abigail McWhorter.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Peggy Evans McWhorter, a brother Glenn McWhorter, and a sister Gloria Robinson.

Services will be held at Arch L. Heady Resthaven Funeral Home in Louisville, Ky on January 15, 2023 at 3 pm.

A visitation for John will be held Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.archlheadyresthaven.com for the McWhorter family.