Joe W. Worley, 77, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

Joe was born September 25, 1945 in LaHarpe, Illinois the son of Henry Virgil and Hazel May (Torrence) Worley. On July 15, 1970 he married Marcia Stull at the Lomax Nazarene Church.

Joe was raised and educated in Lomax. He worked as an Iron Worker with the Local 577 for many years. He also worked as a farm hand for several local farmers. He enjoyed hunting, especially coon hunting. He won several competition hunts over the years. Joe accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Marcia, four children: Jo Ann Worley, Adam and Andy Worley all of Lomax and Amber Worley of Ft. Madison, Iowa; ten grandchildren: Austin, Kristen, Chadlin, Josie, Henry, Cheyan, Caden, Catlyn, Christian and Seth; seven great-grandchildren: Hunter, Adalee, Maverick, Chad, Averie, Patience and Vaughn; one sister Sally Maynard and two brothers; Nick and Gene Roark.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: James Warren Worley; one sister: Judy Grisham and two brothers: Gilbert and Maurice Worley.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Pontoosuc Community Church.

The funeral service for Mr. Worley will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Pontoosuc Community Church. A luncheon will follow at the church.

Banks & Beals Funeral Homes is assisting the family.

A memorial fund has been established for the Pontoosuc Community Church. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Joe's obituary at banksandbeals.com.