Marvin Ellison Worley

marvin worley

March 28, 1975 ~ September 5, 2021

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Leicester, NC

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Marvin Ellison Worley, 46, of Leicester, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Mr. Worley was a veteran of the U.S. Army, was an EMT and firefighter for many years, and was the manager of Gossett’s Grocery and Deli.

Surviving are his wife, Kelly Gossett Worley; mother, Jewel King Worley; and son, Jonathon Worley.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Edwin Worley, on August 23, 2021, and by his brother, Timothy Worley.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 at Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville, with the Rev. Dr. Ralph Sexton and Rev. Chad Ellege officiating. The service will be livestreamed at tbc.live.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Services

Visitation: September 12, 2021 2:00 pm

Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187

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Funeral Service: September 12, 2021 3:00 pm

Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. I guess this time make it rain for my next birthday. Hope they are treating you well where you are at. You will be missed, and not just by me.

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  2. Remembering what a nice man he was. So sorry for this great loss. Many many prayers to Jewel, Kelly and Jonathan and family.

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  3. A sweet soul taken way to soon !! Continue prayers for Kelly and Jonathan and the Family for today and the days ahead .

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  5. GOD bless you, I will see you again brother. You were and always will be a great friend! May the peace of Christ be with your family during this time!

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  6. Kelly,Jonathan and family. My heart breaks for you.Ellison was a wonderful person. Always a wonderful smile. Prayers and hugs.May God give you comfort. God Bless.

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  7. Ellison was always a kind, generous man! Another great man gone too soon!! Praying for God to comfort each one of you!! Love and hugs to you all!!

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  8. I wasn’t close with Ellison but he and his wife, Kelly were frequent customers of ours at FRS Asheville. Whether it be for 2 minutes or 15 minutes, it was always a nice, fun, funny conversation with him. I’m so sorry for your loss and wish all his loved ones strength in this tough time. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  11. Ellison was a good man always cheerful and, happy. Gone to soon rest in peace. You will be missed by so many. Jerry and, Robin West.

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  13. Kelly, Jewel and Jonathan, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one, sending thoughts and prayers,
    From Joyce Farmer, Patsy Lance and David Massie

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  15. I am so very thankful how Ellison, Kelly and Jonathan has treated my son like family. Ellison meant the world to Tyler. Im so deeply sorry Kelly and Jonathan for the loss of a great man. The whole family has been and will continue to be in our prayers. May God hold you tight in his arms and help guide you through the pain.

    THE WARDS,
    Jonathan, Dawn, Tyler, Brooke and baby Aliyah 💚

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  16. Ms Jewel Kelly, Jonathan I am so very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all through these difficult time

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  20. Prayers going out to his wife Kelly and son Johnathan and all family members and friends of Ellison. He was such a great person and a good neighbor me and my family will miss him dearly.

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  21. We are so sorry to hear of Ellison’s passing, he was a caring friend and one of Danny’s hunting buddies. He will truly be missed, love and prayers to your family during this time.

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  23. Kelly and family I am so sorry to hear about Ellison. I have enjoyed talking about hunting, Guns, and just good fellowship. I will miss him very much. Know that we are praying for all of you.

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  24. Kelly I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I didn’t know him but I have spoke with you many times at the store. I know you and your family will miss him very much. I lost my husband a year ago and it still hurts. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  25. i am so sorry for the loss of Ellison. Many Good Church and Bible School memories. Many prayers for Jewel, Kelly, and Jonathan. Am looking forward to seeing you one day in a better place.

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  26. We can not express the feeling of loss that we feel over Ellison’s passing. He was such a down-to-earth, friendly young man. Jewel (love you), our thoughts & prayers go up for you. . .Kelly, Jonathan, Duane and the family.
    He will be missed!

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  27. Words cannot express the grief that Tom and I feel in our hearts for this family and their loss. We have known and loved this family for along time. May God be with you during the healing process. Ellison will be missed by many people, we take comfort in that he will be reunited with Ed. Love and prayers.

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  29. We are shocked and saddened to hear of Ellison’s passing.
    Kelly you and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  32. Dear Jewell we are so sorry to hear of Ellison’s passing we love you all. He is with God, his Dad and brother having a reunion praise the Lord.

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  33. I’m so sorry to hear of Ellison’s passing. I was in High School with him at Enka and in ROTC. He will be missed!

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