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Joseph Worrell Obituary

Joseph R. Worrell
Virginia Beach - Joseph Raymond Worrell, 81, of Knob Hill, passed away March 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Suffolk to the late George L. Worrell, Sr. and Zola Greene Worrell. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother, George L. Worrell, Jr.; sister, Margaret Blanchard and nephew, Dennis Blanchard. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War; was a member of Freemason Street Baptist Church, Elizabeth Lodge #34 A.F. & A. M., Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies, Khedive Shrine Temple A. A.O.N.M.S.; and also retired as a Harbor Pilot with the Norfolk & Southern Railroad.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Angela Worrell; daughter, Bridgette L. Crawley and her husband, John; son, Keith R. Worrell; grandchildren, John Tyler Worrell and Brianna Nichole Ward; sister, Mary Sue Ankrom; brother, Robert Worrell; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog "Nick".
A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 at 11 am at Graham Funeral Home with Dr. Stephen N. Jolly officiating followed by Masonic Rites. He will be laid to rest at Holy Neck Christian Church Cemetery, Suffolk. We will miss you "Papa Joe" and will cherish your memories forever in our hearts. May you rest in peace at the right hand side of your Lord and Rejoice with your family in heaven. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 7:30 pm. Please visit his book of memories at www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service if unable to attend and to leave a note to the family.



Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 26, 2013.
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Mr. Worrell was a dear friend to my husband and his family at Freemason St. Baptist. And I am truly blessed to have known him as my friend too!

Kind, respectable, honest, true to himself.

I will miss looking for him at coffee hour on Sundays.

Shanna Van Leeuwen

March 28, 2013

It was so nice to meet you while we were both visiting the home of our friends and my brother Chuck's in-laws, Marshall and Darlene Waters during the winter holidays! Sith(which means 'peace' in scottish gaelic)to you~ Mr. Joe Worrell!!

Michael Boyd

March 27, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are prayers are with the entire family at this very difficult time.

Sharon Chetister-Hostman

March 27, 2013

My condolence to the family. The Worrell's have always been dear to my friendship. May the Lord now be with him and keep him in his family.

Anthony (Tony) Wells

March 27, 2013

I will miss you daddy your son you were my best friend.

keith worrell

March 26, 2013

I love you daddy

keith worrell

March 26, 2013

I love you daddy

keith worrell

March 26, 2013

Miss you Uncle Joe. I will miss your wonderful sense of humor!

Janice Jones

March 26, 2013

Angela and Family,
So sorry for your loss a good Brother has been laid to rest.Our Prayers are with you all.

William and Evelyn Holliday

March 26, 2013

Real sorry to hear about the The Worrell's family recent loss.

Joe was a good friend for 35 years and was a kind considerate gentleman.

My condolences to his family and love ones.

Joe, you will be missed!!!

Rodger Midgette

March 26, 2013

Joe was such a good man he will be missed deeply.Rip our dear friend!

March 26, 2013

Susan Keane

March 26, 2013

Mr. Worrell was a wonderful person to have known. He was a kind, caring and helpful neighbor, especially to my daughter Dionne. My prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement. Patricia Pool

Patricia Pool

March 26, 2013

So sorry that Papa Joe is no longer with us. He was such a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

March 26, 2013

So sorry to hear about Joe. He was not only a good man but also a good friend. He will be missed by all that who knew him.

Debbie Potter

March 26, 2013

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Worrell. He will be missed here in Knob Hill. Bridgette, John, and Tyler, we are sorry for your loss. Take care and may God keep you close during this time.

Becky Tatem

March 26, 2013

Joe was such a Dear Friend,such a Big Heart.He Helped out so many in Christian Love.I will miss him so,He was the best Landlord in the whole world.I am so Lucky to have Known Him and to call him Friend.God Bless his Family at this Time of Loss.All the Happy Memories & good times will get you thru.God Bless. "Charlie"

Charlotte McCoy

March 25, 2013

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