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- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 3 Oct 2009.
Helen D. Worsham obituary
- [S112] Census, 1930.
Name: George A Worsham
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Blooming Grove, Polk, Georgia, United States
District: 0017
Gender: Male
Age: 10
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1920
Birthplace: Georgia
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Sheet Number and Letter: 1B
Household ID: 20
Line Number: 94
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 381
GS Film number: 2340116
Digital Folder Number: 004531997
Image Number: 00443
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Samuel C Worsham M 40 Georgia
Wife Kindness Worsham F 44 Georgia
Daughter Mattie P Worsham F 19 Georgia
Daughter Ethel M Worsham F 17 Georgia
Son John A Worsham M 15 Georgia
Son Richard E Worsham M 13 Georgia
Son George A Worsham M 10 Georgia
Son Henry D Worsham M 8 Georgia
Son Samuel C Worsham M 5 Georgia
Daughter Charlotte L Worsham F 1 Georgia
Daughter Kindness M Worsham F 0 Georgia
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 2 Dec 2009.
George A. Worsham
October 26, 1919 - December 01, 2009
Birthplace: Bartow County, Georgia
Resided In: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Visitation: December 04, 2009
Service: December 04, 2009
Cemetery: Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens
George A. Worsham, age 90 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Born October 26, 1919 in Bartow County, GA, he moved his family to Sevier County in 1949. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge. Mr. Worsham served as city commissioner for his beloved Pigeon Forge from 1971-1979 and as mayor from 1974-1975. He was a charter member of the Pigeon Forge Lion’s Club and was owner of the Vacation Lodge Motel for 45 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 3710 Quartermaster Truck Company in the European Theater.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Helen D. Worsham, daughter Babs, great-granddaughter Laura Helen Loy, parents Samuel and Kindness Worsham, sisters Polly Wyatt, Ethel Hayes, and Charlotte Gable, and brothers John and R.E. Worsham.
He is survived by his:
Daughters and sons-in-law: Peggy & Mike Palmer and Georgette & Ronnie McCroskey
Grandchildren: Alan & Nichole Loy, David & Emily Loy, Tammy & Jeff Brewster, Michael & Kat Palmer, Tonya & Joe Keener, Travis & Cynthia McCroskey
Great-grandchildren: Dawson & Dylan Loy, Ella & Autumn Loy, Cory Brewster, Ali, Maddie, & June Palmer, Caleb & Wil Keener, Spencer, Shelby, & Sylas McCroskey
Brothers: Doug and Crotell Worsham
Sister: Mojean Johnson
Host of much loved nephews and nieces
Special thanks to the staff at Wellington Place and personal caregivers, Connie, Thursia, Laurie, and Amy.
Funeral service 3 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with military honors presented by American Legion Post 104. Serving as pallbearers will be Alan Loy, Michael Palmer, David Loy, Travis McCroskey, Mike Palmer, and Ronnie McCroskey. Family and friends may call at their convenience after noon on Thursday. The family will receive friends 1-3 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 2 Dec 2009.
Ex-Pigeon Forge leader George Worsham dies at 90
By DEREK HODGES
Staff Writer
PIGEON FORGE — Former Pigeon Forge Mayor George Worsham, a man credited with helping to shape the city through his leadership during the 1970s, died Tuesday at the age of 90, leaving behind what City Manager Earlene Teaster calls “a huge hole.”
Worsham served as a city commissioner from 1971 to 1979, including a stint from 1974 to 1975 as mayor. Teaster, who served with Worsham as a clerk for the city three decades ago, offered praise for him and sadness at his passing.
“George was a very fine person and it’s a real loss to the city of Pigeon Forge and a sad time for those of us who knew him,” Teaster said. “He just absolutely loved Pigeon Forge, and a lot of really good things happened for the city, things that really shaped Pigeon Forge into what it is today, during his time in office.”
Worsham began his service to the city 10 years after it was incorporated. During his tenure, Teaster said, Pigeon Forge implemented its gross receipts tax that has become a crucial source of income for the city, expanded the wastewater treatment facility, built a new welcome center, got a new post office and purchased the land for Patriot Park, among other things.
“We did a lot of things under his leadership that have just been vital for helping the city become the sort of tourist destination that it is,” Teaster said.
Worsham was also a driving force behind the creation of the city’s first volunteer fire department and a charter member of the Pigeon Forge Lions Club. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of First Baptist Church up until his death.
Beyond just his civic leadership, Worsham was also known locally for being a successful entrepreneur. He dedicated half his life to running the Vacation Lodge Motel, which he owned for 45 years.
“George was a very smart, very fine businessman,” Teaster said.
Still, it’s Worsham’s leadership both behind the commission desk and in front of it that Teaster believes will be missed most.
“He was just an outstanding citizen. He served Pigeon Forge well,” she said. “He’s really going to be missed here.”
Worsham’s family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, with services following at 3 p.m. in the funeral home’s West Chapel.
dhodges@themountainpress.com
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