Charles Herman Wherry Jr. passed away on December 16, 2018 at his home in Athens, Texas. He was born on January 4, 1923 in Lorena Texas to Charles Herman Wherry Sr. and Lillie Fuller Wherry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lucille Wherry.
Charles was married to the love of his life for 49 years before her death. He worked for an oil and chemical company for many years. Charles loved to hunt and fish and play bingo. He was a very loving man with a gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him.
Survivors include his son, Charles “Randy” Wherry of LaPorte, Texas; his daughter, Dianna Williams of Athens, Texas; one grandson, Steven Wherry; two great-grandchildren, June Wherry and Graham Wherry; two sisters-in-laws Dixie Taylor and Mary Lou Jackson; along with numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 5-7 PM at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 2 PM at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.