Camden Owen Mcwhirter

DATELINE: SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA Camden Owen McWhirter Camden Owen McWhirter, 33, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on January 13, 2019.  He was born in Cleveland County, NC. Camden was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George Lee Amerson Sr. and Mildred Inez Goss Amerson, and an uncle, Gregory Alan Amerson. He was of the Methodist faith. Camden served in the US Army and was medically retired in 2007. He attended Cleveland Community College as well as Appalachian State University. Camden had a passion for history and all things military. He enjoyed reading and loved "bouldering" at Crowders Mountain State Park. Camden also enjoyed visiting the mountains and the beach. He was very giving and had a special place in his heart for those in need. Camden's loving spirit was evident throughout his life, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. SURVIVORS: Father: Owen McWhirter, Spartanburg, SC Mother: Dawn McMurry and husband Dwayne, Kings Mountain, NC Sister: Candice McWhirter, Kings Mountain, NC Nephews: Matthew Madden, Noah McMurry and Jaxon Carter Aunt: Laura McWhirter Webb, Cornelius, NC Uncle: Steve Amerson (Malinda), Roswell, GA Cousins: Leigh Amerson O'Guin (GA), Kristin Amerson (GA), April Amerson Ackerman (MO), Leland Amerson (GA) and Alison Amerson (GA) Camden's Beloved German Sheperds: Beau and Lady FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday January 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Dr. John Arey officiating VISITATION: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Veterans Garden MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Camden to: http://www.carolinagsrescue.com/donate/ GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA