John Clenon Worley

John Clenon Worley, 68, of Claremont passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home. Born November 27, 1957, he was the son of the late McKinley Clenon Worley and Catherine Plemmons Worley.

He is survived by his wife, Julia Hannah Worley of the home; his daughters, Amber Godwin (Jeremy) of Hickory and Emily Miller (Rashad) of Hickory; his step-children, Wesley Angel (Jennifer) of Conover, Jessica Ingram (Ronnie) of Newton, and Joshua Lipford of Conover; his grandchildren, Rayven Mason, Hayden Godwin, Brayden Godwin, Evan Angel, Hailynn Angel, Ryan Walker, and Kaitlyn Kanipe; his siblings, Elaine Payne, Kate Bohannon, Sue Wallace, Martha Underdown, and Mary Hopkins; and his fur babies, Maggie Lynn and Peanut.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Wesley Worley, Betsy Worley, Walter Worley; and his beloved fur babies, Petey, Molly, and Tiny.

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Worley family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.