John WesleyWorthy

 John Wesley “Papa John” Worthy, born August 6, 1919 in Byrd, Texas passed away October 12, 2010 at his home in Greenville. Services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday in the Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Blankenship officiating.  Interment will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park.   

Mr. Worthy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie Fincher Worthy; brothers Raymond and Herman Worthy; an infant son John Worthy, Jr.; and a granddaughter Lorri Lynn Faubion.

John was a paint contractor, inventor, and fisherman.  He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, he was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Greenville.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Papa John was cherished by his family and loved by all who knew him. 

Mr. Worthy is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lucille Glaspy Worthy; two daughters Pat Faubion and Jan Melton of Greenville; four grandchildren Leo Faubion, Jr., Chelsea Melton Kring, Amy Faubion and Camin Melton; and six great-grandchildren John Parker, Forest Livergood, Hannah Livergood, Alex Kring, Colby Kring, and Trenton Thornton.

Pallbearers will be Leo Faubion, Larry Melton, Leo Faubion, Jr., Camin Melton, John Parker, and Forest Livergood.