James Frank Worthy, Jr.
James Frank Worthy, Jr., 47, of Nederland, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston. He was born October 30, 1972, in San Antonio, to Judy Daugherty Worthy and James Frank Worthy, Sr.
James was known as “Bubba” by his family and as “Jimmy” by his friends. He loved sports, especially, football and baseball. The Nederland Bulldogs, Houston Astros, University of Texas Longhorns, and Washington Redskins were his favorite teams. He also enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and drinking craft beer. His family and friends meant the most to him. He was a senior HSE specialist with Thorpe where he worked for many years with his dad, uncle, and cousins. He loved his job and took pride in it. He was kind, giving, honest, and full of love and integrity. He had the best smile, laugh, and hugs. To know him was to love him. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a faithful Christian man that loved his Lord.
Survivors include his wife, Ashley Worthy, of Nederland; sisters, Kathie Cooper-Janik and her husband, John, of Kasilof, Alaska; Sheila Yarbrough and her husband, Mark, of Lumberton; Lisa Cooper and her husband, James, of Port Arthur; and Alice Badeaux and her husband, Mitch, of Port Neches; parents-in-law, Gail and Tommy Martin; his fur babies, Lola, Aurora, and Iris; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Judy and James Worthy, Sr.; grandparents, Mary Hilda and Edwin Worthy, Sr. and Pearl and William Daugherty; and uncle, Ed Worthy, Jr.
A gathering of Mr. Worthy’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church, 2955 South Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Memory Garden of Jefferson County, Nederland, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Memorial contributions may be made to AVM Research Foundation, 179 Windfair Loop, Montgomery, Texas 77316.
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Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098 us 69 nederland texas 77627
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 2955 south major drive beaumont tx 77707
- 12/14/2019
- 12:00 pm
- 2955 South Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707
- 12/14/2019
- 6:55 am
Comments
Joanna and Steven Moore
May God comfort you now and always.
Doug and Leesa Kitchens
Ashley, we are praying for you and all your family! We are praying for comfort and peace as the Lord continues to help you through this time. Encouraging you to hold on to the good memories and know that James is still watching over you! ❤❤❤
Carrie Evans
I’m so sorry, Ashley. You had a love that many people never know. No one can ever take that from you. Keep strong, continue to give of yourself and spread love to others as I’m sure James would want you to do that. Love you and will pray for you. Carrie Evans
Mitzi Dinecola
Ashely we are so incredibly heartbroken for you. James served with my husband on several Discovery weekends and was so impressed by him. May you be blessed with supernatural strength to get through these difficult days and the memorial service will be a celebration of his life that can bring moments of joy to your hurting soul. Trust God sweet lady.
Phillip & Beverly Mc Donald
Dear Sweet Miss Ashley, our hearts are broken and our prayers are with you. We know that your heart stopped beating whenyour beloved's stopped. And though time cannot heal your broken heart, in time you will learn to cope a little bit better day by day. We are so glad you have a strong gathering of friends & family to hold you up there. Those of us far away will be continuing in prayer. Arizona tears, love & hugs for all of out TX family.
Lynda Kaspar
My heart goes out especially to Ashley. and to all of his family. May God comfort you all
Cindy Braden
Bubba will be missed by so many! No doubt in my mind what Bubba nd Ashley had was a true love story that will live on forever! Love and prayers to all of you! R.I.P. Bubba #flyhigh
Teri Darby
I am saddened by your family's loss. My prayers are still with you and I am thinking of you, Ashley, everyday. May God heal your wounds.
Kay DeCuir
Praying for you my sweet friend at this time of sorrow! Know GOD has you in his arms and you have prayer warriors all over the place lifting you up.. Your precious Angel is also watching over you. God Bless you!
Debbie Doucet- Durnin
Though his smile is gone forever,and his hand we cannot touch, "We still have many memories of the one that Ashley loved so much. His memory is a keepsake that will never part. God has him in his keeping, but we have him in our hearts! Sadly missed but never forgotten.???