Roanoke Times, The (VA) - September 16, 2011 Mr. William Eugene (Will) Worley, 61, of Craigsville, Va., and formerly of Patrick County, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on August 2, 1950, to the late Charley Henry Worley and Lucy May Thomas Worley. In addition to his parents, Mr. Worley was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Ann Worley. Will graduated from Woolwine High School, received a Machinist degree from New River Community College and was a Tool and Dye Maker. He was a lifetime member of the Smith River Wildlife Club. He was a man of many talents from owning his own business to mining gold in Alaska. He was raised from the simple life in orchards of Woolwine. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend who enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing and a good challenge. He never met a stranger. Mr. Worley is survived by three sons, William Travis and Dana Worley, of Woolwine, Michael Paul Worley and fiancée, Sara of Newport, and William Henry Worley and fiancée, Crystal, of Alexandria, La.; one daughter, Emerald Kay Worley and fiance, Kris, of Lexington Park, Md.; three grandchildren, Tucker Joe Worley, of Woolwine, Jonathan Michael Worley, of Newport, and Kris Aubrey Blankenship , of Lexington Park, Md.; two brothers, Donald Charles Worley and Darrell Thomas Worley, both of Woolwine; special friend and family, Deloris "Sissy" Via, of Craigsville; and nine nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Mr. Worley will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Kenneth E. Terry and Pastor Dave Henry officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to Smith River Wildlife Club, 372 Deer Run Road, Ferrum, VA 24088. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.