Joseph L. Wherry

WHERRY, Joseph L, age 79, of Flint, died Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Genesys Health Park.  Funeral Services will be held 1PM Monday, October 2, 2006 at First Apostolic Church, 11650 Church Street Mt. Morris, Pastor Joseph Carpenter Sr. officiating.  Interment to follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery.  Visitation will be held 6-8PM Saturday and 2-4PM and 6-8PM on Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  The family will receive friends 12PM until the time of service on Monday at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.  Joseph was born July 25, 1927 in Russellville, Kentucky, the son of Hardy Franklin and Sarah Elizabeth (Smotherman) Wherry.  On December 20, 1947 he married Vonelle Costellow in Russellville Kentucky.  Joseph and Vonelle moved to Michigan in 1948.  He was employed by National Life Insurance Company.  Joseph was a gifted musician, he was a singer, and played bass guitar by ear.  He loved his family.  Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Vonelle; 4 children, Larry Wherry (Ruby) of Flint, Brenda Ownsby (James) of Tennessee, Lynette Dantzer (Charles) of Flint, Steven Wherry (Mary) of Genesee; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Cyril Wherry, and sister Myrl Cornelius.  Those desiring may share online condolences at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com