Keith R. Worley

Born April 1, 1934 in Putnam County, MO to Nova L. and Norma I. (Dixon) Worley. He married Jessie P. Valentine on Sept. 12, 1953. She preceded him in death on Aug. 22, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Kenneth.

Surviving are three children, Debra Lynn (Larry) Staker of Princeville, Deanna Gail (Mark) Hodge of Metamora, Darryl Keith Worley of Princeville; six grandchildren, Dr. Blake Keith (Lisa) Staker, Dana Joan Frank, Mandy Bea (Shawn) Bay, Trevor Lee Hodge, Cameron Dean Worley, Jessica Renee (Jeremy) Dugenea; six great-grandchildren, Shelby, Jackson and Griffin Frank, Cole, Maya, and Wyatt Staker; and one sister, Shirlene Roberts of Lonejack, MO.

Keith was owner and operator of Worley Construction, and later worked as a mechanical systems repairman for the Peoria Park District before retiring in 2004.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday Oct. 20, 2011 at Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. Funeral Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

It was Keith’s wish to return to his birthplace for his final resting place at West Liberty Cemetery in Putnam County, MO. Additional services and burial will take place in Unionville, MO., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Liberty Baptist Church in Unionville, MO.