Worley, James "Jim", husband, father, grandfather and devout Christian, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2012. Jim was born in Washington, DC on October 27, 1954, and spent most of his career as an officer in the U. S. A. F. before retiring in 1996. Besides doing the Lord's work, nothing brought him more joy than playing music and spending time with his family. He married Patty Brown on April 13, 1974, and they lived in Italy and all over the U. S. before moving to Montgomery in 1991. Jim was a proud graduate of The University of Kentucky and the Air Force Institute of Technology. He was ordained in and pastored for the Church of God, and was active in evangelism work with Frazer Memorial UMC. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James Worley, Sr., and his his mother, Wayneoka Worley. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patty; his son, James III and daughter-in-law, Sarah; daughter, Dusti Folmar and son-in-law Christian; son-in-law Ben Chuang; grandchildren, Roland, Alex, Zoe, Charlotte, Jacob and Hannah; brother, Mike and sister-in-law, Sandy; sister, Susan Booth; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012 in the Parlor at Frazer Memorial UMC in Montgomery, with the memorial service following at 11 a.m. Any military members who can attend in uniform are encouraged to do so. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Frazer UMC, "In Christ's Way" Fund.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES WORLEY

51 Entries

Naomi Walling Brewer

October 26, 2012

Patty - words cannot express my sadness when I read your mom's obituary and realized that your 'Jim' had passed away. You are always in my thoughts and prayers; I pray you are doing OK. When you get 'back home' for a visit I would love to catch up with you. Hugs and prayers headed your way.

Michael Best

September 4, 2012

I spent much time with Jim back in 92 to 95 when we played in our band. I saw him progress from a beginner to a master guitarist in less than a year. But, it was his integrity, honesty, dedication to his family, and friends that always impressed me the most. Through the years since, I have played guitar, and had many conversations with him and he was always a shining example of the best possible friend a person could have. I have just learned of his passing last Sunday, and still feel stunned. Words just don't come easy, he was a truly great man in my eyes. He always spoke of Patty as "his best friend", and often encouraged all the rest of us in the band in different aspects of our lives. Those memories will remain with me forever of all the times he shared with us.

Alan Holle

August 30, 2012

Jim was a good friend. My wife Cindy and I knew Jim for many years. I remember many good times with Jim and Patty. We shared many meals, played games, went hiking, took trips, had countless conversations and many laughs together. Jim was very intelligent and had a great sense of humor. He was highly respected by many people. Jim was always ready to help someone whenever he was needed. The one thing about Jim that always came out when we were with him was his love for the Lord. He had a real sense of urgency for the salvation of others. This was an extremely important part of his life. I truly believe that Jim was fully ready and looked forward to meeting his Maker. He was a good man. I will miss him.

Debbie Stack

August 28, 2012

Still holding you and yours in my prayers.

Pam and Barry Roberson

August 27, 2012

Patty, we feel so blessed to have gotten to know you and Jim for the short time that we were all at Sonrise Community Church. May you be comforted by our Lord and also by the many people that Jim touched and inspired.

Chris and Shannon Thacker

August 26, 2012

Patty and family, we were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves.

Larry and Debbie Snyder

August 26, 2012

Patty and family, so sorry for your loss, Jim was a very special man, please know you are in our prayers.

Alyson Hahn

August 25, 2012

Dear Patty,
Walter and I were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. The thing I remember most about Jim is his love for Jesus. We were unable to attend the service due to scheduling conflicts. We had wanted to share with you how inspirational Jim was to us. We spent the week remembering how he motivated us to do EE with him. He made a mark on our lives. We will surely miss him but I know he is rejoicing in heaven now.

Deborah Kizziah

August 24, 2012

Patty: I am so sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a good pastor and we were lucky to have him for a short time at Sonrise Community Church. I will always remember when he went to all the trouble to record the Christmas album for the church. He will be a shining light in Heaven.

Sherrell Love

August 24, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss! I just saw him last week as we were both coming to work! He was always smiling and friendly. My heart goes out to the family. He will be missed!

Patti Bascom

August 23, 2012

Patty and family, Vic and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. We will always have very fond memories of Jim. Love to you all!

August 23, 2012

Patty, I am heart broken. Just got in from a trip to hear about Jim. Just talked with him this past Sunday. I thought the world of him. Dale Kocher, Frazer.

Leslie Cluck

August 23, 2012

I met Jim years ago when I was a member of First Church of God, then years later saw him again at Frazer. He was a wonderful example of Jesus' love in action. God bless his family as they deal with his passing, and until we all join him again at Jesus' feet. Happy Homegoing Brother Jim!

Thomas Boykin

August 23, 2012

Sorry for your lost. Jim will be missed dearly.

August 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. all my love,
Megan Reichart

August 23, 2012

Patty, my prayers are with you and the family. I thought a lot of Jim and I know that he will be missed. Tim Teague

Alicia & David Wright

August 23, 2012

Patty, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I pray for God to give you and your family comfort during this time.

Jimmy Barnes

August 23, 2012

Patty, my prayers are with you at this time of loss. Jim was one of the first who welcomed me to Frazer and I had a lot of respect for him. He was a good man and I am glad to have known him. Let me know if you ever need anything!

Faye Asbury

August 22, 2012

Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that The Sweet Holy Spirit will give you strength and comfort for now and days ahead. In HIS service, Pastor Faye Asbury, Albertville Worship Center, Church of God.

Bill and Jackie Baltzell

August 22, 2012

May the Lord wrap his Everlasting Arms around this family and grant them grace and peace in their time of grief.

Tami Robinson

August 22, 2012

Uncle Jim I will always remember your soft demeanor and your unwavering faith. You served God, loved your family and set a great example for us all. Forever in our hearts and God Bless

Jaime Young

August 22, 2012

Love you Uncle Jim, we'll all miss you very much.

janice morrow

August 22, 2012

So sorry for this great loss--but we know there are great musicians needed in heaven! Will always remember seeing you two walking in the B.X. last weekend and waving to me! Such two sweet smiles on your faces! God be with your family! Janice Morrow

Jeff Cook

August 22, 2012

Patty and family,

Jeannine and I will always remember Jim and what he meant to us! We will pray for your comfort and peace.

Michael Morgan

August 22, 2012

Patty, our prayers or with you and family, may God comfort you in the lost of a fine Christian husband,and father.

Jerry and Kathy Beckman

August 22, 2012

Patty, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Jim was such a Godly man who loved the Lord. He will be greatly missed.

John Edwards

August 22, 2012

Patty/James/Dusti

Jim was like a brother to me and I will miss him greatly. I know he is with Jesus but he will be missed by all of us. May God comfort your family through these time.

Judi Mallory

August 22, 2012

Patty, James, Dusti, Grandbabies, and extended family members:
Words won't express the sorrow I feel for you. Jim was a Shepherd to me personally, to Anchor, and to countless others who received his ministry. He adored his wife, children, and grandchildren.
It's impossible to absorb the shock right now, but I know that God has you in His care. Patty, I want to help you in any way that I can in the coming days. I love you, sweet lady, and my heart aches for you.

Janet Ingram

August 22, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I will always remember him playing the guitar and all of us singing at the Anchor Class Christmas Party. I am praying for your entire family during this difficult time.

Debi & Gordon Wratchford

August 22, 2012

Patty,
He was a wonderful person and will truely be missed. You now have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lydia Porter

August 22, 2012

Patty,
We all at Anchor Class want to express our sadness and love to you and all the family. You know we love you all and will miss Jim so much. We are all better people for knowing him and we were so blessed to have him as our Sunday School teacher these past few years.
Love, Lydia and all of Anchor Singles Sunday School class at Frazer in Montgoemry, AL.

Bob Singleton

August 22, 2012

Patty and family, I was in Jim's Sunday School class at Frazer and appreciated all his efforts and guidance. My deepest sympathy is with all of you and his many friends. Jim will certainly be missed.

Aaron Shumway

August 22, 2012

My condolences. You are in our prayers, as ever.

Cynthia & Harold Taft

August 22, 2012

Patty, words seem so empty to express our sadness over your loss of your beloved Jim. He was one of the finest Christian examples of a husband, father and grandfather that I have ever known. His love for the Lord was evident in everything he did and said. His love and devotion to his family was unmeasurable. Please let me know if we can do anything to help you or the children, and know you are in our prayers We love you.

August 22, 2012

Patti, Jimmy and Dusti. I am so sorry to learn of Jim's untimely death. He was a great guy, and will always be remembered at First Church of God. God bless and be very near to all of you!

Becky Meadows

Freda Thrower

August 22, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Patty and Jim's family for their loss. I was privileged to have Jim as a sunday school teacher. He talked many times about his love for the Lord. He will be missed by many.

Melissa M

August 22, 2012

Dusti,

So very sorry for your loss :( Sending our sympathy to you and your family during this time.

Melissa & Brandon

Brent & Gail Barber

August 22, 2012

Patty, James and Dusti, we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great friend and mentor. I will never forget standing on the stage with him at my wedding reception singing "Brown Eyed Girl" to Gail. He so loved his music and his family. He will be missed. God bless you and your families.

Frank and Cindy Clem

August 22, 2012

Patty and family,

Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

We rejoice with Jim because he is home, and perfect. But, we weep with you and your family because you are suffering a tremendous loss.

I already miss my friend and fellow minister/musician. We will miss him Friday night when we play for Candlelight - he and I had scheduled for him to lead a portion of the service.

We pray the Comforter will console you in this time and help you know that Christ is present.

August 22, 2012

Patty, you and your family are in our prayers. May the Comforter be with you now and in the days to come
. Cindy and Frank Clem

Rod, Robbin and Aaron Simmons

August 22, 2012

Patty, we are heartbroken with the news of Jim's passing. Our prayers go out for you and your family. May God comfort you as only he can.

Penny Edwards

August 22, 2012

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Jim! He was a great friend to my father and mother and our family really loves Jim!!! We will miss him and we are so sorry for your loss! We are praying for you guys daily!!

August 22, 2012

I was really shocked to hear of Jim's passing. I will keep all of yoyu in my prayers. I really enjoyed the time getting to know Jim and playing in the band with him, he was a fabulous guitar player. I pray for peace and understanding in this time of loss. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Jim.

Sincerely,
Mark McGuire

Steve Schieferstein

August 22, 2012

Patty,
Was devistated to hear of Jim's passing Monday morning. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Decolores
Sincerely,
Steve & Charlene Schieferstein

Jackie Young

August 22, 2012

Patty, I wanted to come down for the service but won't be able to make it. I had the best conversation with Jimmy in June when he was in Martin, KY for Bristol's funeral. He talked about your family and just glowed when talking about the grandkids! My goodness, he was proud of them all! We talked about the Lord and how great He is and I was so encouraged after our visit! Please know that you and the family are in our prayers. - Jackie & Ted Young (Liberty, IN)

Thomas Storm

August 22, 2012

Juanita and I wish to express our sadness with you over Jim's death. He was a great guy. God bless the the whole family.

Dave & Gloria Chancellor

August 22, 2012

Patty and family, we are so sorry of Jim's passing. We talked with him Sunday at church about Alpha Bible study. He was so excited about this study. We will be a part of that group because of Jim.

Susan & Michael Knight

August 22, 2012

Patty, Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our prayers go out to you, James and the rest of the family. If we can do anything at all, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thursday Night Practice League will not be the same without him. We love you very much!!!!

August 22, 2012

We will miss Jim's warm handshake, smile, and willingness to spread the Gospel with anyone who would listen. He was a true Warrior of God which are hard to find. What a shock to Debbie and I when we learned the terrible news. We will always remember Jim and the light he brought into the world. May God comfort you and hold you close to his breast in this time of need and may God's Grace carry you through these dark days.

Doug and Debbie Irvin (Montgomery)

Ronnie/Margaret Watkins

August 21, 2012

Patty and Family,
There are no words adequate enough to express the sadness we share with you over the loss of Jim. We still cannot believe that we will not see his smiling face at the bowling alley. He was always a ray of sunshine! We know, however, that God's plan for each of us is complete and perfect, and now Jim is sitting at the feet of Jesus rejoicing with the angels. Please know that we are praying for all of you - praying for peace and comfort. We love you all.

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