Bobby Worrell Obituary Bobby Bradshaw Worrell December 15, 1931 － February 1, 2024 Franklin － Bobby Bradshaw Worrell, 92, passed away on February 1, 2024 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Born and raised in Newsoms, he was a son of the late Kenneth Delaware Worrell and Clara Bradshaw Worrell. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Abbie-Fox Worrell; a sister, Annie Maude Dail; and six brothers, Skinny, Elmo, Clifford, Edward, K.D., and Fred Worrell. Bobby was a graduate of Newsoms High School and was a US Army veteran. He worked for 44 years in banking in the Franklin/Southampton County area. He served as Executor Director of The Elms Foundation before retiring at 80 years old. He was a former member of numerous civic organizations in the area and served on the Board of Directors of Paul D. Camp Community College, Southampton Memorial Hospital, and Southampton Academy. Bobby was a member of Franklin Baptist Church where he served as treasurer and deacon for many years. One of his greatest joys was riding his old Massey Ferguson tractor and gardening on his family farm. Bobby is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rochelle Person Worrell, a daughter, Sheree Worrell, and a son, Bobby Bradshaw "Brad" Worrell, Jr. and his wife Roze. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Gibson officiating. Burial will be private. The family is requesting no visitors at this time and suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms Athletic Association, c/o James Thomas Cook, 28115 Grays Shop Rd., Newsoms, VA 23874 or Franklin Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Feb. 3, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Bobby-Worrell 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bobby-worrell-obituary?id=54280491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Bobby Bradshaw Worrell, 92, died on 1 February 2024. A Newsoms native and US Army veteran, he worked in banking for 44 years and served as Executive Director of The Elms Foundation. He was active in civic organizations and his church. Bobby enjoyed farming and is survived by his wife, daughter, and son. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A funeral service was held at 11 AM on 8 February 2024 in Wright Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Steve Gibson. The burial was private. The family requested no visitors and suggested memorial donations to Newsoms Athletic Association or Franklin Baptist Church. ### The Edited Obituary Bobby Worrell Obituary Bobby Bradshaw Worrell December 15, 1931 - February 1, 2024 Franklin - Bobby Bradshaw Worrell, 92, passed away on 1 February 2024 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Born and raised in Newsoms, he was a son of the late Kenneth Delaware Worrell and Clara Bradshaw Worrell. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Abbie Fox Worrell; a sister, Annie Maude Dail; and six brothers, Skinny, Elmo, Clifford, Edward, K.D., and Fred Worrell. Bobby was a graduate of Newsoms High School and was a US Army veteran. He worked for 44 years in banking in the Franklin/Southampton County area. He served as Executive Director of The Elms Foundation before retiring at 80 years old. He was a former member of numerous civic organizations in the area and served on the Board of Directors of Paul D. Camp Community College, Southampton Memorial Hospital, and Southampton Academy. Bobby was a member of Franklin Baptist Church where he served as treasurer and deacon for many years. One of his greatest joys was riding his old Massey Ferguson tractor and gardening on his family farm. Bobby is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rochelle Person Worrell, a daughter, Sheree Worrell, and a son, Bobby Bradshaw "Brad" Worrell, Jr. and his wife Roze. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, 8 February 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Gibson officiating. Burial will be private. The family is requesting no visitors at this time and suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms Athletic Association, c/o James Thomas Cook, 28115 Grays Shop Rd., Newsoms, VA 23874 or Franklin Baptist Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Bobby Bradshaw Worrell | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 92 | | Birth | 15 December 1931; Newsoms | | Death | 1 February 2024; Southside Regional Medical Center, Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Bobby Bradshaw Worrell | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Rochelle Person Worrell | Spouse | Unknown | | Kenneth Delaware Worrell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Clara Bradshaw Worrell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Sheree Worrell | Child | Unknown | | Bobby Bradshaw Brad Worrell, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Roze Worrell | Child-in-law | Unknown | | Abbie Fox Worrell | Predeceased Child | -- | | Annie Maude Dail | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Skinny Worrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Elmo Worrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Clifford Worrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Edward Worrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | K.D. Worrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Fred Worrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Bobby was a graduate of Newsoms High School. 2. He was a US Army veteran. 3. He worked for 44 years in banking in the Franklin/Southampton County area. 4. He served as Executive Director of The Elms Foundation before retiring at 80 years old. 5. He was a former member of numerous civic organizations in the area. 6. He served on the Board of Directors of Paul D. Camp Community College. 7. He served on the Board of Directors of Southampton Memorial Hospital. 8. He served on the Board of Directors of Southampton Academy. 9. Bobby was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. 10. He served as treasurer and deacon for many years at Franklin Baptist Church. 11. One of his greatest joys was riding his old Massey Ferguson tractor. 12. He enjoyed gardening on his family farm. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Legacy.com | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | 3 February 2024 |