He was a retired construction worker having served as Carpenter Superintendent and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Gary enjoyed reading, gardening, and loved to travel. He enjoyed his life and was a member of Green Hill Community Baptist Church where he was devoted to serving through the church.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Rita Gifford Worley of Green Hill; one son, Gary Wayne Worley and wife Elizabeth of Beaumont, TX; three brothers, David Worley and wife Maria of Olathe, KS, Dennis Worley and wife Mary of Gardner, KS and Craig Worley of Lawrence, KS; two grandsons, Steven Worley and wife of Anchorage, AK and Chase Worley of Alberta, Canada; two granddaughters, Stephanie Stacey and husband Dwayne of Anchorage, AK and Tina Worley of Anchorage, AK; three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Green Hill Community Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Green Hill Community Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Myreeta, I am so sorry to hear of your husband passing away. I did not hear of it in time to attend the visitation or funeral. It has been a long time since I've seen you, but I still remember you & your dear parents with fondness. May God bless & comfort you. You have my most sincere & deepest sympathy.Tony Peebles
Lacey, AR Saturday, November 21, 2015 Prayers to the family.CAROLYN CUMMINGS
CARLISLE, AR Friday, November 20, 2015 ALTHOUGH YEARS AND MILES HAVE STOOD IN OUR WAY---TRUE FRIENDS NEVER ARE FORGOTTEN. GARY AND RITA WERE TRUE FRIENDS AND WE LOVE THEM LIKE FAMILY. IN YEARS PAST---IN PLACES FAR FROM HOME THEY WERE OUR FAMILY AND OUR FRIENDS AND THAT LOVE NEVER DIES. I AM SO SADDENED TO KNOW THAT GARY HAS LEFT THIS EARTH BUT SO JOYFUL TO KNOW THAT GOD CHOSE A SPECIAL ANGEL RITA MY HEART IS BROKEN FOR YOU AND I WISH I COULD SOMEHOW TAKE AWAY YOUR PAIN BUT ONLY OUR LORD CAN WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND DO THAT. SO YOU WILL CONSTANTLY BE IN MY PRAYERS.Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, November 20, 2015 Rita,I am so sad to read about Gary's death. May God surround you with his loving arms and give you comfort in your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love & sympathy,
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Kay McClain Worbington
, AR Thursday, November 19, 2015 Rita, I just saw your husband's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my sincere sympathy. May you find strength from the Lord and friends as you adjust your life without your loved one