William Terry Worthan

(WOODLAND) The Rev. William Terry Worthan, 83, of Woodland, formerly of Winston, Ga., passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. EDT and on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

A graveside services will be Thursday, March 17, at 1 p.m. at Rosehaven Memory Garden with the Rev. Paul Mahan officiating.

Rev. Worthan was born Aug. 18, 1938, in Villa Rica, Ga., son of the late Hubert Worthan and Christine Gray Hamilton. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy. Rev. Worthan was ordained in 1968 and in 1970 was the founding pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. He continued to serve as pastor of Calvary until his death.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Patsy Worthan; sons, Britt Worthan (Kim) and Sam Worthan; sister, Monta Moore; brother, Gary Worthan; grandchildren, Niki Kaiser, Brooke Worthan, Amber Ross, Joshua Worthan and Brittnee Conner; and great-grandchildren, Lilly Kaiser, Paul Kaiser, Anna Belle Kaiser, Ellie Kaiser, Emma Ross, Jax Conner and Remi Conner. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Worthan and Johnny Iacono.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 8765 Fountain Dr., Winston, GA. You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com.

Hightower’s Memorial Chapel, Douglasville, Ga.