Dean E. Worley, 77, of Eagletown, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Little Rock, Ark. He was born May 31, 1925 at Poteau. He was a retired educator, teaching science, biology and chemistry as well as coaching girls' basketball at Eagletown High school from 1967 until his retirement. He became director at the vo-tech in Idabel until his second retirement in 1992. He was a preacher, teacher and lifelong friend to those he met. He loved helping kids and even adults get their education. He received his master's degree during summer vacation from high school. He set a great example for his seven children, teaching them to never give up, stand up for what is right and be true to others and yourself. He loved his preaching and teaching, the float tube fishing trips with his sons-in-law and grandsons and Bob Whitt, his buddy. He loved deer hunting and deer camps, fishing with the family and playing pitch all night with friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepdad, May and Joe Randolph; and his dad and stepmother, Dave and Rosa Worley.
Survivors include his wife, who was the apple of his eye, Dob Worley of the home; six daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Tony Davis of Mont Belview, Texas, Jan and Jim Cook and Pam Bradshaw, all of Poteau, Brenda and David Ashalintubbi and Ann and Gene Lawler, all of Eagletown; and Vicki and Mike Gamble of Idabel; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Cheryl Worley of Broken Bow; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Kate and Raymond McMullin of Garner, Ky., Twalla Robison and Sada Sole, both of Poteau; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Pat Qualls of Poteau; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Eagletown School gymnasium with the Revs. Doug Maggard and Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Committal will follow at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 in
Oakland Cemetery Pavilion at Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
