Obituary for Steve Worley | Breeland Funeral Home and Crematory Service
- Date Of Birth: June 5, 1937
- Date Of Death: February 10, 2022
- State: Mississippi
John Stephens “Steve” Worley passed away on February 10, 2022 at Baptist Hospital, surrounded by family.
Over the course of his life, Steve was many things – a husband, a father, a grandfather, a farmer, a businessman, an Army officer, a sportsman – but first and foremost, he was a Christian. His family takes comfort in knowing he is in Heaven.
Steve was born on June 5, 1937 in Electric Mills, MS, to Mary Alice and Doak Worley. In 1939 he moved with his family to Highlands Plantation in Sumner, MS, where he lived the majority of his years.
Steve was a 1959 graduate of Mississippi State University. An ROTC cadet, it was at State where he met the love of his life, Patricia Lester, a red-haired majorette from Greenville.
After graduation, 2nd Lieutenant Worley was stationed at Ft.
He and Pat were members of the Sumner Presbyterian Church, where they served in various leadership roles. Avid travelers, they enjoyed trips around the United States and abroad – though none more so than a football weekend in Starkville. In 2005, Pat and Steve retired to Ono Island in Orange Beach, AL. After 10 years, they returned to Madison.
Steve is preceded in death by his son, Wade. He is survived by his wife, Pat, son John and his wife Patrice of Madison, MS, grandsons Stephen and wife Morgan Worley of Mobile, AL, Patrick and wife Sarah Worley of Houston, TX, Hugh and wife Jaycee Worley of Jackson, MS, and Cooper Worley of Jackson, MS, as well as one great-granddaughter, Elliott Ann Worley of Houston, TX.