Melvin

Worthy

Mr. Melvin Worthy was born on June 13, 1951, in Roberts Quarters to the late Mr. Doug and Pearline Chuke Greggs Worthy. Melvin grew up the Roberts Quarters community, before moving to Molena, Georgia. He later relocated to Thomaston, Georgia, where he made Thomaston his home. Melvin accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church.

Melvin enjoyed spending time with his brothers, nephews, and the fellas hanging out under the tree in Molena and Thomaston. He also enjoyed watching family Feud.

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Melvin Worthy's home, where he will forever dwell in his presence. He is set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doug Worthy and Pearline Greggs Worthy; eight siblings, Carrie Lee Worthy, Christine Flemister, Mrs. Willie Mae Bowens, Ms. Nellie Mae Worthy, Mr. Eugene Boot Worthy, Mr. James Douglas Doon Worthy, Mr. Tommy Lee Worthy, and Mr. John Lee Hooker Worthy.

Mr. Melvin Worthy leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his nieces, Camilla Worthy, Cynthia Worthy, and Catoria Worthy all of Thomaston, Jean White of Griffin, Eula Mae and Brenda Ann Bowens, Doris Bowens, Ulus Jr. (Linda) Bowens, all of Miami, FL; nephews, Jerome Worthy of Thomaston, GA, Christopher Worthy of Concord, GA, Anthony (Tanikia) Manuel of Thomaston, GA, Avery Parks of Griffin, GA, and Phneshia Flemister of Griffin, GA. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss his sweet and loving spirit.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 11:00AM at Stonewall Worship Center located at 204 Park Lane in Thomaston. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Robert Quarters Church Cemetery. Pastor Fred Blackmon is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.