Douglas B. "D.B." Worley

Douglas Benjamin Worley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2026. D. B. was born on April 8, 1932, to Douglas and Ada Worley at the family home in Bonifay, Florida. He attended Old Mt. Zion Church School. At the age of 18, he met the love of his life, Mary Catherine Foreman. They married on August 8, 1953. They became the proud parents of six children. D. B. was a meat cutter and manager of Tobias Meat Company in Chipley, Florida, for 15 years.. In 1970, he became a U. S. D. A. meat inspector for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the State of Florida. This career spanned 27 years. D.B. loved music from an early age. He started playing guitar at the age of 5. He played in the FFA String Band in school. He started his own band, Danny and the Rhythm Boys. They had a radio show as well as a television show. The band was popular and entertained at V.F.W. halls, N.C.O. clubs, nursing homes, and family reunions. He was also in several gospel groups playing for various churches. He enjoyed lifting the spirits of others with his music and continued to share his gift of music throughout his life into his 80’s. Family reunions and family gatherings were events filled with singing and guitar and mandolin music. He was also a gifted mechanic and could fix anything. He was kind-hearted and welcomed everyone into his home-family, friends, and even strangers. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. D. B. loved the Lord, his family, and his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Catherine; his sisters, Olean Prather, and Earlene Rolling; grandson, Ashley Bush; and son-in-law Rob West. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Retha (Joel) Snell, Denise West, Teresa (Randy) Bush, Danny Worley, Donnie Worley, Benjie Worley. He was so proud of his 16 grandchildren: Sabrina Reynolds, Kevin Snell, Wendy McGough, Robbie West, Jason West, Jeremy West, Dylan West, Brandy Bush, Derek Worley, Dustin Worley, Danielle Steverson, Jaran Worley, Katie Worley, Grayson Worley, Zachary Worley, and Morgan French; along with his 24 great-grandchildren: Fuller, Tucker, Katlin, Kevina, Chase, Allie Grace, Paisley, Braxton, Kelan, Shauna, Trey, Caden, Raegan, Darien, Pailynn, River, Zaylie, Westin, Maddox, Maken, Bryndon, Broox, Oaklee, Sawyer, one great-great-grandson: Crew; and a host of nieces and nephews. D.B.’s Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at East Mount Zion Church in Bonifay, FL. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the service will begin at 3:00 p.m.. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with James & Lipford Funeral Home directing.

Douglas B. "D.B." Worley

April 8, 1932 - March 5, 2026