Longtime Monroe Resident John 'Johnny' Worley Passes Away at 73

Worley is survived by his wife, two sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:00pm

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John 'Johnny' Andrew Worley, Jr., a 73-year-old resident of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on March 5, 2026. Worley was born in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1952 to Jessie Mae Johns and John Andrew Worley, Sr. He is survived by his wife Patricia, two sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on March 14 at Mt. Vernon Christian Church.

Why it matters

Worley was a longtime member of the Monroe community, having lived there for decades. His passing marks the end of an era for his family and the local church community he was a part of.

The details

Worley is preceded in death by his parents as well as several siblings. In addition to his wife Patricia, he is survived by his two sons, Shane and Brian, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Vernon Christian Church, where Worley was likely an active member of the congregation.

  • Worley passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

John 'Johnny' Andrew Worley, Jr.

A 73-year-old resident of Monroe, Georgia who passed away on March 5, 2026.

Patricia Potts Worley

Worley's surviving wife.

Shane Worley

One of Worley's two surviving sons.

Brian Worley

One of Worley's two surviving sons.

Mt. Vernon Christian Church

The church where Worley's funeral services will be held.

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The takeaway

Worley's passing marks the end of an era for his family and the Monroe community he was a part of for decades. His legacy will live on through his surviving family members and the church community he was involved with.