John Worsham

Mr. John Allen Worsham, age 90, of Rome Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2005 after a very extended illness with Parkinson's disease. Mr. Worsham was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Samuel Worsham and Kindness Oswalt Worsham He was born September 29, 1914 in Bartow County, GA., grew up in Cedartown, GA. and spent most of his adult life in Rome. He married Helen Ruth Watson on June 16, 1942 Mr. Worsham was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with his church group and was an avid fisherman. Until his illness, he was an active member of Shorter Avenue Baptist Church. He served with the US Army during World War II where he fought in Germany, France and Ireland, earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and numerous other medals. Mr. Worsham was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Pauline Wyatt, Ethel Gaylor and Charlotte Gable, one brother R.E. WorshamSurvivors include his wife, Helen Ruth Worsham; one daughter and son-in-law; Jeanette and Ken Duskey of Rome,GA.; one son and daughter-in-law; Wayne and Deborah Worsham of Cornelia, GA. three brothers; George Worsham of Pigeon Forge, TN., Douglas Worsham of Gatlinburg, TN. and Crotell Worsham of Cedartown, GA.; one sister Jean Johnson of Cedartown, GA.; four grandchildren Jeff Duskey of Cumming, GA. Kevin, Michael, and Tracy Worsham of Cornelia, GA. a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Shorter Ave Baptist Church with Reverend Gerald Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.Pallbearers are asked to meet at the church by 10:30 am and include, Jeff Duskey, Kevin Worsham, Michael Worsham, Bob Bagley, Ty Johnson and Mike Johnson.Full military graveside rites will be conferred by the Shanklin-Attaway, Honor Guard, Post #5 of the American Legion.The family received friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 pm at the Oaknoll Chapel of Jennings Funeral Home.Please join the family in honoring Mr. John Allen Worsham life by visiting www.jenningsfuneralhome.com and post your tributes and share your memories.The Oaknoll Chapel of Jennings Funeral Home has charge of the services for Mr. John Allen Worsham