Rev Larry Dale Worthen

IN MEMORY OF: REV. LARRY DALE WORTHEN Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois Rev. Larry Dale Worthen, age 75 of Murphysboro, passed away, Thursday, March 14, 2024 in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Murphysboro. He was born December 10, 1948 in Carbondale, to Claude and Georgia (DeRossett) Worthen. Larry married the love of his life, Ann Compton on August 31, 1973. They shared 50 years of making wonderful lasting memories. He graduated from Murphysboro High School and had attended Sanford Brown College of St. Louis, MO for two years. Rev. Larry was a member at the New Life Tabernacle, formerly known as Grimsby Pentecostal Church in which he pastored for 23 years. He retired from owning and operating Professional Exterior’s with 30 plus years of serving the community. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and close friends. He really enjoyed the two week vacation each year riding his trike with some very close preacher friend’s. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Ann Worthen of Murphysboro; children, Larry and Ramona Worthen of Murphysboro; Jason and Tabitha Bass of Columbia, TN and Joe and Tracy Dykes of Magnolia, MS; grandchildren, Isaac and Karissa Compton; Kyler and Cleo Worthen; Braxton Worthen, all of Murphysboro; Javon and Brianna Bass; Jordan and Alexis Bass; Cameryn and Caitlyn Bass, all of Columbia, TN; and Braxton and Jewels Sibley and Nathaniel and Jolie Dykes; all of Magnolia, MS; great-grandchildren, Lynnix and Maddix Compton; Auvi Worthen, of Murphysboro; and Braylon and Ashton Bass of Columbia, TN; step-mother, Martha Worthen; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Wilma Rogers and Mike Worthen. Funeral Services for Rev. Larry Dale Worthen will be Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:00 am in New Life Tabernacle with his son, Rev. Larry Worthen officiating. Interment will follow in Murdale Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be Monday, March 18, 2024 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm in New Life Tabernacle and on Tuesday from 9:00 am until the hour of service. Expressions of love may be directed to Ann Worthen through New Life Tabernacle and will be accepted at the services. His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter though into the joy of the Lord. Matthew 25:21 Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro is in charge of arrangements.

Rev Larry Dale Worthen

December 10, 1948 - March 14, 2024