Surry-Buckingham-Henrico County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Worley, Thomas E., 2008 

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THOMAS EARL WORLEY 

  WORLEY, Thomas Earl, 87, a resident of Lakewood Manor, went home to the Lord 
on Monday, April 21, 2008.  Mr. Worley was born August 11, 1920 in Dillwyn, 
Va., but lived in Richmond for the remainder of his life.  He was preceded in 
death by his wife of 67 years, Mildred Fergusson Worley.  Survivors include a 
son, Thomas Earl Worley, Jr.; a daughter, Sharon Worley Hopson and her 
husband, R. Craig Hopson; three grandchildren, Heather Hopson Thornton and her 
husband, Kevin; Kathleen Hopson Kozlowski and her husband, Kevin; and Ryan 
Christopher Hopson; four great-grandchildren, Samuel Garrett Thornton, Nichols 
Alexander Thornton, Madison Taylor Kozlowski and Landon James Kozlowski all of 
Richmond. Besides many nieces and nephews,  Mr. Worley is also survived by a 
sister, Elizabeth Schroeder and a brother, A.C. "Jim" Worley.  Mr. Worley 
attended John Marshall High School where he played baseball and football and 
remained active in baseball into his adult years.  He also enjoyed fishing on 
the York River and was an avid deer hunter, enjoying driving the hunting dogs. 
Mr. Worley was co-owner of Worley Construction Company and as a commercial 
contractor, he built many schools and churches throughout the Richmond area. 
Mr. Worley was a lifelong member of Leigh Street Baptist Church, where he was 
part of the Men's Bible Class.  He served as a Trustee, deacon, and taught in 
the Junior Department for many years.  Mr. Worley was a past president (1955) 
of the Eastgate Lions' Club, senior past master of Henrico Union Lodge #130 
A.F. and A.M., and a WWII U.S. Army veteran.  Mr. Worley will be remembered as 
a "Distinguished Southern Gentleman" always true to his word with a passion 
for life.  He never knew a stranger and always had a friendly smile, a kind 
word or joke, a great sense of humor, and a steadfast love for God and his 
family.  He was a loving and nurturing father and "Gramps" to his 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  The family will receive friends on 
Thursday, April 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett 
Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad Street.  A Celebration Service of Mr. Worley's 
life will take place at Bennett's West Chapel on Friday, April 25, 10 a.m., 
with burial to follow in Westhampton Memorial Park.  Donations in his memory 
may be made to the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation, in care of Lakewood 
Manor, 1900 Lauderdale Dr., Richmond, Va 23238 or to a charity of your choice. 


Thomas Earl WORLEY, of Richmond, co-owner of Worley Construction Co., 
Army veteran of WW-II, 
b. 11 Apr 1920, Dillwyn, Buckingham Co., d. 21 Apr 2008, Henrico Co., 
interred in Westhampton Memorial Park*, Henrico Co., 25 Apr 2008, 
"Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch," Apr. 23, 2008 

*Find a Grave Mem. #56953146 

Thomas Earl WORLEY and his partner built and owned the Surry Post Office. 

His parents, Morton Van Buren and Virginia F. (HUDDLESTON) WORLEY, are buried 
   in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Henrico Co. 
   (Find a Grave Mem. #185157594 &c.) 


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