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MAC ARTHUR WHERRY

April 07, 1944 - July 02, 2026

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Obituary For MAC ARTHUR WHERRY

Service

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Bates Funeral Chapel

De Kalb, Texas

11:00 AM

Burial

Oakridge Cemetery

Mac Arthur Wherry was born on April 7, 1944 in De Kalb, Texas to Andrew and Dovie Wherry. He departed this life on July 2, 2026.He graduated from Marvin Pynes High School in De Kalb Texas. Following high school, he moved to Chicago, Il to attend mechanic school. His passion was working on vehicles. He married the love of his life, Bessie Leonard, and they were together for over forty years. He provided a supportive role in making Jackie, Willie, Darnella and Lendnell, a valued part of the family. After several years, Valarie, became the baby of the family.

He was one of the first Black Diesel Mechanic in the Wisconsin area. He attended church at Kingdom Hall.

Mac would often spend time in Michigan and Wichita Falls with family. He loved spending time with family and watching boxing matches. His favorite past time was the cook outs and fishing.

He is preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Dovie Wherry; wife, Bessie Wherry; sisters, Dorothy and Bonnie; brothers, Andrew, Jr., Kirk, Billie and Clarence.

He leaves to cherish his memories, daughter, Valerie Leonard; grandsons, Abreio Leonard-Hudgins and Tony Hudson, Jr.; four grandchildren; brothers, Herman Wherry (Roberta) and Marvin Wherry (Linnie); sisters, Gwen Bagsby and Doris Riley; special nieces, Carla Cherry and Sam Riley; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Dad

Hope Harrington Kolb

Have I said “Thank you” lately? For all the

mornings you’ve been up early to work for

your family when it would have been so nice

to sleep in….for the time you’ve denied

yourself to put our needs first…

for the pride in me, the allowances you

make for me, your hopes and dreams for me,

and most of all, for love and prayers..

have I said “Thank you” lately? Have I said

“I love you” lately? For being the kind of

man I’m proud to call “Dad”—willing to

make sacrifices and accept responsibility,

shunning evil and standing up for the good

and right, for leaving footprints in the sands

of time fit for a child to follow—have I said

“I love you” lately? I’m not sure how long it’s

been, but I want to say it now…,

Thank you Dad, I love you.”

Love,

Val

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  • July 09, 2026

    Jacqueline walker

    Rest on Governor, "Class A Mechanic" As everyone would call him!! You will always be remembered as a father, mentor, and counselor . Thank you for guidance, encouragement, when I didn't no which way! You spend many days, talking and telling me there are plenty of guys out there!!! I got it now. Thank you for encouraging me to be somebody, and don't give up!!, I will always remember your teaching!!! You lived your life to the fullest!!! Love your daughter, Jackie

  • July 09, 2026

    Kevin Wherry

    Uncle Mac will be remembered for his laugh and the many stories he woukd tell as well as the one word I learned earlier in life from him was : Copacetic

  • July 08, 2026

    Clarence Earl Wherry, Jr.

    RIP Uncle Mac I remember well as a small child when you would visit us in South Haven, Michigan, and the Easters when we would visit you in Milwaukee some of the best times times of my young life. love, Clarence Jr.

  • July 08, 2026

    Samantha Riley

    I'm gone miss my uncle funny stories and his stunt personality and most of all his saying.."You Reckon " love you and not good bye but see you later

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