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John Worley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2016.

John William Worley – 92, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016, in a local hospital.
He was the son of the late Mike and Effie Mae Worley and was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Webb Worley, second wife, Tommie Glover Worley and six siblings.
John was a native of Chattanooga and was a veteran of the U S Army where he proudly served with General Patton's 3rd Army. He retired from Combustion Engineering in Chattanooga.
He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and was a 50 year member of the Grand Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Mitchell Hayes, of Georgetown, TX., two grandsons, Mitchell Hayes, Jr., of League City, TX, Patrick Hayes, of Sugarland, TX, four great granddaughters, Emma, Bailey, Sydney, Mackenzie and best buddy, Joyce Webb.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17th, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Nix and Rev. Ken Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 16th, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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November 15, 2016

Charles and Linda Bacon Grant

Our Love and Condolences to Beverly and Mitch and Family.

November 15, 2016

Clive Bonnick

Condolences to Bev and Mitchell and all the family.

November 14, 2016

Louise Welch

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family of John Worley. He will be missed by all who knew him. To Joyce Webb who was by his side always. Heaven must be brighter with him there. Prayers and thoughts to all the family.Sincerrly Louise Welch

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Nov

16

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-Valley View Chapel

7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Nov

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-Valley View Chapel

7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Nov

17

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Greenwood Cemetery

TN

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Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-Valley View Chapel

7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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