Garrie William Wortham Sr. age 66 of the Joan Community near Arkadelphia, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Little Rock. He was born July 15, 1945 in Searcy, Arkansas the son of the late Sherman "Tex" William and Ophie Alice Goodin Wortham. Garrie was a U. S. Navy veteran of Vietnam. He previously owned and operated Ouachita Mill & Supply Co. and currently was a salesman for Ozark Bearing & Supply Co. Garrie was a member of North Main Church of Christ in Malvern where he served as an Elder.
His wife, Marian J. Green Wortham preceded him in death on October 11, 2010,
Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer Wortham of Niceville, Florida; one son Garrie William Wortham Jr. and wife, Rebecca of Madison, Alabama; two brothers, Larrie Wortham and wife, Joann of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jerry Wortham and wife, Loretta of Dewitt, Arkansas; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 10th at North Main Church of Christ in Malvern with Bryan Braswell officiating. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery at Joan. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Memorials may be made to North Main Church of Christ, 823 Main St., Malvern, Arkansas 72104.
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