William Howard Worley: Whiteville

    William Howard Worley of Whiteville died Sunday, Dec. 21 in Duke University Hospital. He was 75.
     Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Bunn Worley and Elathea McPherson Worley.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Leatie Hardie.
    He is survived by his wife, Pauline Ward Worley; three sons, Johnny Dale Worley and Barry Wayne Worley, both of Tabor City, Michael Worley of Whiteville; one brother, James Worley of Flint, Michigan; 10 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
    Visitation was planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 in Inman Ward Funeral Home of Tabor City.
    Funeral services were planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 in Inman Ward Funeral Home of Tabor City, with burial following in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City.
    A guest register is available here.