Darrell James Worsham, 75 of Morganton, NC passed away unexpectedly and is now home with His Lord, Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born on November 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Arthur and Inez Worsham. Darrell was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He loved his career in law enforcement. Starting out with Newton City Police Department, Hickory Police Department, Granite Falls Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department, and finally retiring as a Lieutenant from the Western NC Youth Correctional Facility. Darrell was a man of integrity, loved to travel and spend time with his family. He loved a good joke, and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and a good Western.
Darrell is survived by his wife Edith Patton Worsham; children, Timothy Darrell Worsham and wife, Tracy, LaWanda Worsham Brown and husband, Jeff, Jennifer Hoyle and husband, Shane, Michelle Lynn Ellis; grandchildren, Timothy Brown, Mara Jade Worsham, Braxton Tanner Brown, Dana Myers, Hailey Medford, Amy Curfman, Joshua Lingerfelt, Jenna Ellis; 9 great-grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Valerie Mae Riley.
In addition to his parents, Darrell is preceded in death by his sisters Donna Kaye Flowers and Shelba Jean Worsham; granddaughter, Alex Zandra Grace Worsham.
The family will receive friends from 1pm until 3pm, Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Morganton, NC. The funeral will be held in the church at 3pm with the Rev. Michael Gantt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Honors will be provided by the NC Department of Corrections and NC National Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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He was truly a good man and will be missed. My love and prayers are going out to all the family. RIP "Uncle Darrell"
Joe and I were very blessed to be with Darrell on Father’s Day. I told Joe that he seems so different. I did not know what the difference was until Edith told us that he had went to the altar and make things right with his Lord and Savior, and what a change there was, he seems so more at peace and happier than I have ever seen him. That’s what Jesus will do in your life. Even at the hospital after he had passed, he looks so peaceful. Praise the Lord what are different Jesus makes.
Prayers for you and your family.
Worked with Darrell at Western Youth. He was a good supervisor and a good friend. My condolences to all his family. Sgt. Cox
I’m so sorry for your loss. He e was a great man. Remember him well. Always laughing and smiling. Praying for your family for peace and comfort from God.
Edith, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing, you're certainly in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time, Love Ozelle🙏🏼💓
I’m sorry for your loss. He was a very kind and loving man. He will be missed greatly. Mason and Maggie could not of had a greater man to be their Great pawpaw. Edith my prayer are with you and the family at this time of sorrow. I love you Edith and if there is anything I could possible do for you let me know.✝️