James Worley

James Bethel Worley, 93, of 313 Turpin Street, Danville VA died on Thursday August 20, 2020 at the residence of his son 531 Tamworth Drive, Danville VA, 24540. He was born December 24, 1926 in Roanoke VA to the late Claude Worley and Fannie Dalton Worley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Melissie R. Worley. Mr. Worley was a member of Sandy Shores Baptist Church. He worked in Dan River Mills for 43 years and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Worley is survived by his son Danny J. Worley (Darlene), two grandsons Kyle Worley of Washington, DC. Kevin Worley of Danville, VA and a sister Audrey Slaughter. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his sister Vera Brumfield, Freda Metz, Virginia Talley and Gerline Weatherford. A funeral service will be held at 2pm Sunday August 23, 2020 at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Lee Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Saturday August 22, from 7:00 to 8:30pm and at other times the family will be at the residence of his son, 531 Tamworth Drive, Danville VA 24540.