Kenneth Ronald Worley

November 7, 1948 - February 22, 2018

Kenneth Ronald Worley, age 69, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson City, Kenneth was the son of the late Samuel James and Gladys Grindstaff Worley. Kenneth served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He is a member of King Springs Church of Christ. Mr. Worley graduated Happy Valley High School in 1966 and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and The University of Tennessee. Kenneth's opportunity to receive a college education was very important to him. He was the first in his family to graduate from college. Kenneth Ronald Worley has left behind to cherish his memory: His wife of 16 years: Anita Worley, Children: Nicole Bolick (Steve) Sam Worley II Ron Worley (Brandi) Andrew Worley (Amanda) Step Children: Vance Rountree (Emma) Dennis Rountree (Nikki) 13 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, Sister: Connie Chesser (Norman) Niece: Jennifer Chesser Nephew: Norman Chesser Fur babies: Prudence, Ziggy, and Millie The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Kenneth Ronald Worley in a funeral service to be held at 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 25, 2018 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Manuel will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 6:00 PM and will continue until the hour of service at Valley Funeral Home on Sunday. A committal service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery at 1:45 PM, on Monday, February 26, 2018. Those attending will meet at Mountain Home National Cemetery at 1:45 PM for the service. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial Department, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Kenneth Ronald Worley through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.