age 69, of Midfield, AL, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. He was married to Lillian "Ann" McWhirter for 32 years and was a member of Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church. He worked for SeaBoard Costline Railroad. Mr. McWhirter was preceded in death by his brother, Frank McWhirter. He is survived by his wife, Ann McWhirter of Midfield, AL; three sons, Richard (Dixie) McWhirter of Tarrant, AL, Raymond Mitchell (Carolyn) and Sammy McWhirter of Midfield, AL; step-son, Wayne Shaw; daughter, Susie (Joseph) Shaw of Vance, AL; step-daughter, Anna Ruth Lyles of Tennessee, grandchildren, Katie, Joe Joe and Mamie Shaw of Vance, AL, and Candyce Dooley and Andria Falls. Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Valhalla Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Valhalla Funeral Home.