Vernet Earl â??Mac�? Mcwhoter

Of Pine City, NY, died Friday,February 13, 2004 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a long courageous battle with MS. Vernet is survived by his loving wife of 54 years; Genevieve, sons; Mitchel of Pine City and Randall of Erin, NY, grandsons; Shawn of Pine City and Randall B. of Elmira, NY, granddaughter; Miranda (Ryan) Rice of Elmira, great grandchildren; Alissa, Jordan, and Christofer Rice and Cullen McWhorter, as well as many nieces, nephews, and scores of friends.A special ?thanks? to Michelle and Corrina.Mac served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and The Korean War. He retired from Westinghouse after 25 years of service. Mac was a lifelong member of the Pine City Baptist Church, serving as chairman of the Board of Deacon?s, Sunday School Superintendent, and teacher. He also served as chairman of the planning board for the new church. He was active in Boy Scouting, serving as Cub Scout Master and Boy Scout Master of Troop 43 in Pine City, NY. Mac enjoyed camping with his family and friends, having traveled to almost every state in the US and Canada.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Tuesday evening at 8:00 PM.His Pastor, Horace Stoddard, will officiate. Burial will take place in Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mac?s name to the Pine City Baptist Church, 1516 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, NY 14871. Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .