Earl Worley
September 26, 1937 ~ June 4, 2019
William Earl Worley, of Palestine, went home to our loving Lord and Savior on Tuesday, the 4th day of June, 2019. He passed away at Elkhart Oaks Care Center in Elkhart at the age of 81. Mr. Worley was born on the 26th day of September, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas, to William Therrel Worley and Hazel Burke Worley.
In his earlier years, Mr. Worley served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked at Knox Glass for over 25 years before retiring. He then worked for Anderson County Precinct 1 under Joe Chaffin. Mr. Worley was a faithful Christian and very involved in Southside Baptist Church, where he served as an usher for many years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and tending to his vegetable garden.
Mr. Worley is preceded in death by his parents, William and Hazel Worley and one brother, Dale Worley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Carol Worley; daughter, Kim Worley of Palestine; stepdaughter, Annette Clark and husband Mark of Texas City; son, Brad Worley and wife Pam of Huntsville; stepson, James Kelsey and wife Lena of Kennard; brother, Thurman Lavelle Worley; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Friday, the 7th day of June, 2019, at Rhone Funeral Home.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Worley will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 8th day of June, 2019 at Southside Baptist Church with Bro. David English officiating. Interment will follow in Fields Chapel Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Mark Clark, James Kelsey, Hunter Kelsey, Bearen Bates, Baylen Bates, and Donald "Bubba" Hoke.
Funeral services for William Earl Worley are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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so sorry for your loss. Earl was always so nice
Brad so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and Pam. We love you!
Carol, Kim and Brad I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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We are deeply sorry about the loss of Uncle Earl. As you grieve, know that we are remembering and honoring him. David and Janice Stuart
I love you, Uncle Earl,we all do.Rest in Peace and fly high, God bless all .
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Sorry for your Loss!
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My condolences! A lot of good memories hunting and fishing! Earl will be dearly missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Carol and family. Love and hugs from Eleanor Roberts and Elaine Roberts-Hayes.
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Carol and family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. We are praying for you all.ÂÂ
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Milton and Betty Conaway
Carol, Jim and I just heard that Earl had passed away. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We greatly regret that we did not know in time to come to the funeral.
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To the family of Mr. Worley, please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. We know there are no words to express the grief you must feel. Please know that very soon those tears of grief will be replaced with tears of joy as you welcome back your loved one in the resurrection. We hope these words bring a measure of hope.ÂÂ