Shane Alexander McWhorter, 47, of Stephens City, VA on September 7, 2016 went to sleep in the Lord until Jesus comes again. Shane was born on September 8, 1968 in Omaha, NE to Bruce McWhorter and Gloria Jean Day Lewis. He graduated from James Wood High School, class of 1988. Following graduation he worked as a laborer in constructing Winchester Medical Center. Most of Shane's career was as a caregiver for children and adults with special needs. He worked in service for 14 years at Grafton School, followed by 5 years at Northwestern Community Services. Shane gave service to his country in the US Army Reserve. He was a member of Living Faith Fellowship church in Winchester, VA. He was a licensed Amateur Radio operator, enjoyed weight lifting, martial arts and studying God's word. He married Sherri Brown McWhorter on April 20, 1990 in Winchester, VA. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Sherri McWhorter; one son, Justin McWhorter, both of Stephens City, VA; parents, Randy and Jeannie Lewis of Winchester, VA, and Bruce McWhorter of Whitehorse, YT; parents-in-law, Hartsell and Doris Brown of Stephens City, VA; grandparents living, Grace Lewis of Winchester, VA; Uleain Hunt of Titusville, FL; Grandparents preceding Shane in death, Bruce N. and Joan McWhorter of Edmonton, AB; Mallie Fuller of Titusville, FL; one sister, Morgan Beachler and her husband Rob of Star Tannery, VA and their children, Amanda, Courtney, Haven and Eli; brothers-in-law, Rick Brown and his wife Kim of Winchester, VA and their children, Nick and Steven; Sam Brown and his wife Christina of Stephens City, VA and their children, Adam and Karli; including many uncles, aunts and cousins.
