James Mcwhorter

James Kenneth McWhorter, Born Oct. 20, 1934 to Roy Lee McWhorter and Lillie Velma (Choate) McWhorter in Texarkana, TX, passed away on March 11, 2015, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Ken grew up in Texarkana and attended Texarkana High School. He graduated from the University of North Texas. He joined the United States Air Force in 1956 and achieved the rank of Captain. In 1966 was hired by Braniff International Airlines. He was a B-727 Captain when his flying career ended. Ken loved to travel. He took beautiful photos. He enjoyed the outdoors and skied, bicycled, camped, hunted and rode his motorcycle. He flew sailplanes. He was a member of Littleton United Methodist Church and the Littleton Optimist Club. He was a volunteer with Boy Scout Troop 114. Survivors include Karalee McWhorter, son Andrew (Karin), grandchildren Collin and Anna McWhorter, daughter Allison (Brennon) Morris. He was preceded in death by his father Roy; mother Velma; and brother Emory Foster McWhorter. Burial will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO on March 27, 2015 at 2:15 PM with military honors. A reception immediately following the service will be held at Arrowhead Gold Club, Roxborough Park. In Lieu of flowers, a memorial gift in honor of Ken may be made to the Braniff Silver Eagles Charitable Fund, 720 Highridge, Little Elm, TX 75068 of Boy Scout Troop 114, Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura Street, Littleton, CO 80120