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Bob Allen Worley

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Bob Allen Worley

Birth
Kentucky, USA
Death
27 Jan 2016 (aged 83)
South Carolina, USA
Burial
Weddington, Union County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Bob Allen Worley passed away on January 27, 2016 at the age of 83. He was born in Louisville, KY on September 12, 1932. Bob grew up in Cleveland, OH with his brother Bill and parents Ben Taylor Worley and Minnie Mae McCawley Worley. He attended Kent State University where he lettered in varsity wrestling and was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1955 and a Master of Arts Degree in 1956 having studied chemistry. Bob had a long and successful career working for several major companies, but spent the bulk of his career as the Chemical Research Director for Springs Mills Industries in South Carolina.

Bob was intelligent, witty and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was well liked and respected by his friends and colleagues. He enjoyed all sports but had a particular passion for hunting and fishing. He was entirely devoted to his family and received his most joy out of participating in the family activities of his children and grandchildren. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

Bob is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Marilyn Sue who passed in December of 2014, along with his son Mark and daughter Sonya. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Jo Worley of Waxhaw, NC; son Scott David Worley (Christina Laura) of Atlantis, FL; several grandchildren
Bob Allen Worley passed away on January 27, 2016 at the age of 83. He was born in Louisville, KY on September 12, 1932. Bob grew up in Cleveland, OH with his brother Bill and parents Ben Taylor Worley and Minnie Mae McCawley Worley. He attended Kent State University where he lettered in varsity wrestling and was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1955 and a Master of Arts Degree in 1956 having studied chemistry. Bob had a long and successful career working for several major companies, but spent the bulk of his career as the Chemical Research Director for Springs Mills Industries in South Carolina.

Bob was intelligent, witty and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was well liked and respected by his friends and colleagues. He enjoyed all sports but had a particular passion for hunting and fishing. He was entirely devoted to his family and received his most joy out of participating in the family activities of his children and grandchildren. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

Bob is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Marilyn Sue who passed in December of 2014, along with his son Mark and daughter Sonya. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Jo Worley of Waxhaw, NC; son Scott David Worley (Christina Laura) of Atlantis, FL; several grandchildren


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  • Added: Feb 4, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157794436/bob_allen-worley: accessed ), memorial page for Bob Allen Worley (12 Sep 1932–27 Jan 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 157794436, citing Forest Lawn East Cemetery, Weddington, Union County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Catoe4 (contributor 47413036).