Craig Worley Obituary
Craig Alan Worley, age 52 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Big Southfork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee.
He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on December 3, 1972 the son of the late Charles Jr. and Velia Edith (Clark) Worley. Craig had worked as a Mason and enjoyed fishing, but especially being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his sons, Bryson Worley (Katlynn Combs) of Pine Knot, Kentucky, Matthew Crabtree (Sarah Musgrove) of Revelo, Kentucky, and Zachary Perry of Whitley City, Kentucky; brother, Charles Brian Worley of Whitley City, Kentucky; sister, Gina Hall (Rog) of Revelo, Kentucky sister by heart, Britanny Whitakker Somerset KY; and grandchildren, Gabe Worley, Nora Worley, Callum Worley, Keyton Crabtree, KenzLee Crabtree, Caiden Perry, Colton Musgrove, and Brooklynn Musgrove; aunt, Jean Mann Somerset; special uncles, Larry Clark, and James Taylor; family friend, Ken West.
Funeral services will be held 3pm Friday, July 11, 2025 at the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Ross-Taylor Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 1pm Friday at the Funeral Home.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
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48 W Hwy 700 PO Box 456, Whitley City, KY 42653
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