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February 12, 2010

John M. Worthy, Jr.

Jayson Larson The Athens Review

Athens — ATHENS — Graveside services with full military honors for John M. Worthy, Jr., 79, of Athens are scheduled for Saturday at Post Oak Cemetery at 1 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens.

Mr. Worthy died on Feb. 9, 2010, in Athens.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1930, in Farmers Branch to the late John Martin and Mary Bell Worthy. John served in the Marine Corp as part of the first Marine Division during the Korean War as a raider. First Marine Division is the oldest and most decorated division sized unit in the Marine Corp. John retired in 1990 from the United States Postal Service after 25 years. When he retired, he was the assistant Post master of the Athens Post Office. He then went on to be a part of the Athens Police Department, a job that he had looked forward to for many years. As part of this affiliation with the Department, he spent several years as part of the Trinity Valley Community College Law Enforcement Team. He truly enjoyed his time with the students and educators and until his death was a strong supporter of the TVCC Girls Basketball Team.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Mickie Mattingly Worthy; and sister, Patsy Tawwater.

Survivors include daughter, Victoria Thompson and husband John, of Mesquite; son, Shane M Worthy III, of Athens; grandchildren, Misty, Marty, Abbe Kay, Melissa Elizabeth, Julia Pauline, Andrew and Sonya; great-grandchildren, Gavin Ryan, Mackenzie, Logan; brother, Jimmie Mack Worthy; sister, Jackie Shepherd; and a host of friends.

If desired, you may sign the guest register or leave a message of condolence for the family at www.carrolllehr.com.

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