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Terry Worthington Obituary

Terry Lee Worthington Lansing Terry L. Worthington, 54, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2010. He was born March 20, 1956 in Lansing, MI and was a lifelong resident. Terry coped with the results of a traumatic brain injury for many years and still remained the loving and caring person he always was. Throughout Terry's life he excelled in many different activities. As a young man, Terry developed a passion for sports and his proudest accomplishment was playing football and basketball for the Grand Ledge Comets. He was a standout athlete during his time at GLHS. Later on in life, Terry developed an appreciation for music, specifically Jimi Hendrix. He is survived by his loving mother and caregiver of many years, Lenore Worthington; brothers, Tony (Stacy) and Ted (Teresa) Worthington; sister, Kimberly Worthington; and three special nieces: Anissa (Beau) Worthington Montgomery, Krista and Megan Worthington. He was predeceased by his father, Howard Worthington. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with interment to follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to service time. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Capitol Area Head Injury Alliance or Lansing Food Bank. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Nov. 21 to Nov. 28, 2010.

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November 30, 2010

Terry was a friend of my son, Greg Bartlett. I remember watching him play basketball and what a handsome young man he was. Greg is in the mountains of norther CA and doesn't know of your loss (and ours) as yet. I will pass the news on when I can reach him. God bless all of your family, and especially his mother for her loss. Ellie Spitzbergen

November 28, 2010

God bless the Worthington family, my prayers are with you at this difficult time. I grew up as a neighbor of the Worthington's and have many fond memories of Terry. Jeff Bruce (Colorado Springs, Co)

Krista Worthington

November 25, 2010

I have read the entries people have wrote, thank you so much for your kind words at this difficult time. I am his niece, Krista. He had a very special place in my heart. Also his 2 other nieces, Anissa and Megan shared that same bond with him as I did. The sympathy and prayers mean alot to us, thank you again!
-Krista Worthington

Loring Wirbel

November 24, 2010

Had not seen Terry for years, but will remember him all my life. He gave many GL friends memories for a lifetime.

Terry watching me get a rebound during our playing days together !!!!

Wayne Salo

November 24, 2010

I was blessed to have known Terry. On the field or on the court he was a class act. He was one that had that knack for the unexpected playing sports. He also made alot of us laugh. God Bless you Terry and the Worthington Family.... Wayne Salo, (Anchorage, Alaska)

Debbie Viselli & Millie Lathrop

November 23, 2010

Terry was my grandmothers neighbor for many years. I will greatly miss him asking about my family and everything to do with Grand Ledge sports, but most of all I will miss his cheerful hello and his thoughtfulness. God Bless you Terry, and to his family our deepest condolences.

ken vogel

November 23, 2010

Thoughts and prayers to the Worthington family,i know this is a very hard time.

John & Diana Hall

November 22, 2010

So sorry to hear about your loss. We were classmates of Terry's from Kindergarden thru High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad and difficult time.

CHICO RIVERA

November 22, 2010

many great memories of Terry sports was are common ground and life is are battle may god bless the worthington family

Amie Cunningham-Minich

November 21, 2010

A. Lenore & family,
So sorry to hear about Terry! My prayers are with you all...

Tom & Lexa Panessidi

November 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May God bless you and comfort you during this hard time

Tanja Brandon

November 21, 2010

Dear: Lenore, Tony, Ted & Kim & to all your families, so sorry to read of Terry's passing..As a kid I loved being with you three boys & remember how cute & sweet you were..Take care of each other & you will be in my thoughts & prayers..Love: Tanja Brandon

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