Brent was a devoted and very well liked member of the men's rugby team at the University of Tennessee. His positive and competitive spirit earned the admiration of his coaches and teammates. His teammates always knew they could count on Brent on and off the field. It truly was an honor to take the field alongside him in a Tennessee jersey.

The Tennessee Rugby family was shocked and heartbroken when we got the news of Brent's passing. He will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to play on the field with him and most of all those that had the pleasure to call him a friend. Tennessee Rugby would like to send their heartfelt condolences to Brent's family.

McWHORTER, Brent Age 21 of Hendersonville, passed away August 4, 2011. Brent was a 2008 Graduate of Hendersonville High School where he played football and was on the wrestling team. He was a Pre-Med Student and on the rugby team at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, set to graduate in 2012. Brent loved his family, his friends, his school and sports.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles (Grandpaw Wood) Wood. Survivors include his parents, Frank and Becky McWhorter; sister, Ashley (Matt) Brake; sister, Tracy (Jamie) Wilson; nephew and niece, Logan and Haley Wilson; grandparents, Nanny and Papa McWhorter and Grammie Wood; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Active Pallbearers will be Mark, Logan and Grant Wood, Jordan Phillips, Jamie Wilson and Terry Jones. Brent's family will receive friends on Sunday, August 7th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, at Hendersonville Funeral Home. A Life Celebration Service will be conducted on Monday, August 8th at 11 AM, from the Hendersonville Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements Entrusted To: Hendersonville Memory Gardens and Funeral Home.