A graveside service for William "Bill" Worthy will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 starting at 10:00a.m. at Yates Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas. Visitation for Mr. Worthy will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Downs Funeral Home.

William "Bill" Worthy was born February 15, 1936 in Grenada, MS. to Hobart Worthy and Barbara Hood. Mr. Worthy passed peacefully August 19, 2018 in Marshall, Texas with his family by his side.

Anyone who knew Mr. Worthy knew he was a very competitive man, especially when it came to racing. Mr. Worthy started racing in 1960; he would even build his children go-carts, racecars, and motorcycles for them to race together as a family. Mr. Worthy had very many talents a few of those being building engines for old timey tractors and taking them to tractor pulls, he also loved to fly, and he had a pilot's license. One thing he loved to do was to collect firearms. He was the owner of Caddo Marine in Uncertain, Texas.

Mr. Worthy loved his church, his father was a preacher and every once in a while Mr. Worthy would also preach. For the last 6 years Mr. Worthy attended United Pentecostal of Waskom. He was a stranger to none, loved helping any and every one. In his children's words, "Was the "Best" Daddy!"

Mr. Worthy is survived by his wife, Betty Worthy; four children, Wayne Worthy, Billie Jean Worthy, Nancy Darlene Worthy, and Charles Douglas Worthy and spouse, Brenda; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

Mr. Worthy is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Erma Jean Collum Huff.

In lieu of flowers the family of William "Bill" Worthy has requested that donations be made to Shriners.