Charley “Gordon” Worley, age 79 of Lula, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 14, 1941, in Banks County, he was a son of the late Lee and Ola Simmons Worley. Mr. Worley was a great man that touched the hearts of his family and all who knew him. He was employed with Gainesville Mill for a number of years and then worked in Worley Construction, with his family, until retiring. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula, where he served as brotherhood coordinator. He was also a member of the Lula Masonic Lodge #352 F&AM. Spending time with all his children and family made him happy. He also enjoyed gardening and tending to his chickens and his pet turkey in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Morgan, Lee Jr., Gene and Jackie Worley.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Greenway Worley of Lula; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie & Dexter Parson of Lula and Lisa & John White of Flowery Branch; granddaughters and spouses, Nita & Chad Charette of Lula, Mallory & Adam Crane of Commerce, Jessica & Nathan Heckman of Lula, Kayla White and Karlie White both of Flowery Branch; great-grandchildren, Aubree Westmoreland, Charlie Reese, Declan Parson, Parks Crane, Rylen Charette and Koryn Heckman; sisters, Louise Thomas of Lula and Betty Nix of Goose Creek, South Carolina; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula with Rev. James Duncan and Rev. Zach Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Carlan officiating and Masonic Rites by Lula Masonic Lodge #352 F&AM.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
