History & Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Our History

Our History

McWhorter Funeral Home is a family owned funeral home located in Gilmer, Texas. McWhorter Funeral Home is the first funeral home to be built in Gilmer in over 50 years. We are proud to be here to serve your family as if it was our own. We are committed to excellence and service in all aspects of funeral service.

Our Valued Staff

  • John  McWhorter

    John McWhorter, Funeral Director, Owner

    John is a native of Pittsburg and is a 1988 graduate of Pittsburg High School. He then continued his education and graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in August 1993. John enjoys helping people as a funeral director and is proud to serve the families of Gilmer and the surrounding areas. 903-734-7070[email protected]

  • Amy McWhorter

    Amy McWhorter, Funeral Director, Owner

    903-734-7070[email protected]

  • Quentin Harston

    Quentin Harston, Funeral Director

    Quentin is a native of Gilmer, where he graduated from Gilmer High School in 2016. He then continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in General Business. While at SFA, Quentin enlisted in the Texas Army National Guard to help serve his country and be able to finish his degree. During the summer break of 2017, Quentin left to attend basic training at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina. He successfully completed basic training in September 2017 and came back to SFA to finish his degree. After graduating from SFA, he enrolled at Northeast Texas Community College to pursue a degree in Funeral Service. In 2022, Quentin graduated and finished his education, earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in Funeral Service. Quentin is married to Brittney, and they have one child together, Owen. Quentin enjoys helping others as a funeral director and playing golf in his spare time. 903-734-7070[email protected]

  • Steve Sansom

    Steve Sansom, Funeral Director

  • Jimmy  Bedard

    Jimmy Bedard, Assistant