Gregory “Greg” Eugene Worthington, age 64 of Cerro Gordo, entered into the arms of his Savior early Sunday morning, November 22, 2020 at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Porter Swamp Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Moore officiating; Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The service will be streamed live on Tim Moore's Facebook Page.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00, Tuesday evening (November 24, 2020) at the funeral home.
Greg, as he was affectionately known, was born September 9, 1956 in Columbus County. He was preceded in death by his father, Cyrus Eugene Worthington.
Greg was a faithful member of Porter Swamp Baptist Church, where he served in various areas; He worked with the youth choir, served as a Deacon, and was also active with the church brotherhood. Greg was a past member of the Kiwanis Club in Whiteville. For 28 years, Greg served as a supervisor/probation officer in Columbus County, until his retirement in 2015. He was also the Teen Court Coordinator for the 13th Judicial District, and recipient of the Old North State Award for his public service.
To cherish his memory, Greg leaves his wife, Carolyn Ann Ellis Worthington of the home; two sons, Jared H. Worthington and wife, Katie, of Indian Trail, Benjamin E. Worthington and wife, Anna Grace, of Whiteville; his mother, Annie Reeves Worthington of Whiteville a sister, Janet W. Pecorella and husband, Salvatore, of Matthews; and two grandchildren, Camden Worthington, and Vivian Grace Worthington.
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