Mr. William Eugene "Will" Worley

Mr. William Eugene "Will" Worley, age 61 of Craigsville, Virginia, and formerly of Patrick County, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on August 2, 1950 to the late Charley Henry Worley and Lucy May Thomas Worley. In addition to his parents, Mr. Worley was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Ann Worley.
Will graduated from Woolwine High School, received a Machinist degree from New River Community College and was a Tool and Dye Maker. He was a lifetime member of the Smith River Wildlife Club. He was a man of many talents from owning his own business to mining gold in Alaska. He was raised from the simple life in orchards of Woolwine. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend who enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing and a good challenge. He never met a stranger.
Mr. Worley is survived by three sons, William Travis and Dana Worley of Woolwine, Michael Paul Worley and fiancé, Sara of Newport, and William Henry Worley and fiancé, Crystal of Alexandria, Louisiana; one daughter, Emerald Kay Worley and fiancé, Kris of Lexington Park, Maryland; three grandchildren, Tucker Joe Worley of Woolwine, Jonathan Michael Worley of Newport and Kris Aubrey Blankenship of Lexington Park, Maryland; two brothers, Donald Charles Worley and Darrell Thomas Worley, both of Woolwine; special friend and family, Deloris "Sissy" Via of Craigsville; nine nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Worley will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Kenneth E. Terry and Pastor Dave Henry officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to Smith River Wildlife Club, 372 Deer Run Road, Ferrum, Virginia 24088. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Memorial service Sat. at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart
Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home