Robert Lee Worley of Abilene, Texas was born in Fairfield, Illinois on May 14, 1933 to Henry Bryan and Bessie Behymer Worley. He entered his enteral life on Monday, January 24th, 2022. Family, friends, and loved ones are impacted by his selfless, memorable 88 years of life. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11 AM at Elliot-Hamil Funeral Home with Bishop Michael Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow with full military honors at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy. 277 S. in Abilene.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on April 9, 1952 at the age of 17, serving 24 years of honorable and faithful service. While stationed in California, he met Colleen Hadley. The two married on December 30, 1960 in Anaheim, California, and there they started their family. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa, AZ LDS Temple. After serving in Vietnam, the Worleys moved to Abilene, Texas in 1970 with daughters Sheron and Denise. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1976 and embarked on a land surveying career, retiring again in 1995. While in Abilene, he extended helpful hands to the community and participated in various types of volunteer work, including working at the Dyess Air Force Base pharmacy, which he truly enjoyed. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in the Stake Presidency, the Bishopric, the Genealogy Library, and as a faithful home teacher.
Under his brawny exterior rested a generous, humble, and family centered interior. He had 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren that he taught the most valuable lessons a man can instill into a family. He defined grit, integrity, honor, loyalty, love, and most importantly, faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved daughter, Sheron Worley Casey; brothers: Thomas, Maxwell, Gaylord, and McClellan Worley; 2 sisters, Maxine Schroeder and Oline Lambert.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Colleen; his daughter, Denise Worley (Walter); grandchildren Bryon Casey (Michelle), Kyle Casey (Stephanie), Meagan Thorne (David), Brandt Worley (Stephanie), Austin Madore (Brooke), Caitlin Madore, Sarah Briggs (Alex), Sadie Hudman (Ben), and Carsen Dugat; 11 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.elliotthamil.com.
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Bryon Casey
Brandt Worley
Austin Madore
Carsen Dugat
Walter Fraser
David Webster
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