Charles Winston Worley, 82, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Born in McDowell County, NC on August 29, 1943, he was the son of the late Winston Worley and Gladys Kent Worley.
Charles was a member of Walker Road Baptist Church. He was a man of God who loved the Lord, his family, and the Tarheels. He worked in furniture, starting his career at Drexel Heritage and retiring from Henredon Furniture. Charles was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Gayree McDaniel Worley; sons, Jeff Worley, Chris Worley (Michelle), and Ricky Worley (Shanna); grandchildren, Savanah (Ben), Kynzlee, and Haven; sisters, Barbara Clontz (Robert) and Debbie Burleson (Ray); and a brother, David Worley (Amy).
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a sister, Robbie Ann Worley; and a brother, Johnny Worley.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025 at Walker Road Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Mark Ball and Pastor Dean Gurley officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walker Road Baptist Church, 100 Walker Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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