July 23, 1959-August 13, 2018
Terry Lee Worrell was born on July 23, 1959 in Wayne, Nebraska to Gary and Donna (Holt) Worrell. Terry grew up and attended High School Hooper, Nebraska. At age 17 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served 4 years as an Airmen 1st Class Security Specialist.
After Terry’s honorable discharge from the Air Force he returned stateside. On June 23rd 1985 his son Matthew James Worrell was born. Matt was the absolute light and purpose of Terry’s life. He and Matt moved around Arizona, Nevada, Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado where Terry worked various occupations from a welder, oilfield worker to a longtime over the road truck driver.
In 2001 Terry met the love of his life Patsy Newby while they both worked for Perkins Trucking Company. Terry and Patsy married on December 27, 2003. They had a beautiful life together living and working in Grand Junction, Co. with their son “Magoo” and many fur babies. Terry was passionate about his family especially his son Matt who blessed him with a grandson Zane Worrell that Terry was head over heels for. He was an avid fisherman and working with his hands. As just about anyone who knew him would say “Terry could build or fix anything”.
Terry was preceded in death by his beloved father Gary Lee Worrell. He is survived by his loving mother Donna Worrell; his devoted wife Patsy Worrell; a son Matthew; grandson Zane; 2 sisters Sheila Kreinberg and Sharie Malik; 4 sister in laws; 4 brother in laws; and many loved nieces, nephews great nieces and nephews and many incredible friends.
Interment service will be held at 10 AM at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, August 20, 2018. A reception will follow from 11 AM to 2 PM at the VFW Hall 1404 Ute Avenue in Grand Junction.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to help the family to cover service costs, and can be left with the family at the interment or reception or can be mailed to Patsy Worrell 419 Wedgewood Avenue Grand Junction, Co. 81504.
A special thank you to HopeWest Hospice and Martin Mortuary
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