Donald

Worley

Donald L. Worley, 96, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Heritage House. He had lived in Connersville all his life with the exception of 3 ½ years in the service and two years spent in Seattle, Washington. In 1943 he married Patricia Matheson of Seattle in Coos Bay, Oregon. She died in 1968. In 1969, he married Norma "Jeanie" Groce of Connersville. She died on April 30, 2002.

He was a member of Baptist Temple and American Legion Post No. 1. He was formerly employed at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle and at Roots Blowers for 31 years. After graduation in 1941, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 3 and a ½ years. On a Patrol Frigate, he was a radioman operating U boat detection equipment in the North Atlantic, south of Greenland. These were perilous waters where many ships were sunk.

Since 1965, he has been an investigator-researcher for a number of scientific organizations documenting the mystery of UFOs. He authored some 50 articles on this topic that were read in English speaking countries and translated into Spanish, Italian, and Polish. He was on radio, TV, and appeared before many social groups.

Survivors are a grandson, Matthew (Melissa) Evans, of Connersville; a granddaughter, Laurie (Chris) Gardner, of Suffolk, VA; a son in law, Gary Evans, of Thomasville, NC; seven great-grandchildren, Alexandra Clements, Chase Gardner, Thomas Gardner, Emily Gardner, Katelyn Evans, Abigail Evans, and Amelia Evans; a nephew, Robert Dice, several cousins; a step-daughter, Jayne (Howard) Vaughn, of Connersville; a step-son, Charles (Judy) Groce; a step-son, Bill Groce; and many great step-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Thomas and Josephine, he was preceded in death by his wives, Patricia and Jeanie; a daughter, Kathy Evans; three brothers, Jack, Teddy, and Genie; as well as two sisters, Norma Parsley and Rita Dice.

Funeral services for Donald will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at 3:00pm, at Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville, with Pastor Jim Matson officiating. Burial with military graveside honors presented by the Fayette County Honor Guard will follow at Springersville Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.