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Mr. Harold Elder Wortham, 74, of Newnan, Georgia passed away on October 26, 2022.
A celebration of life will be held at 4pm on November 6, at Grace Baptist Church in Sharpsburg, Georgia. A visitation will be held one hour prior in the fellowship hall.
Harold Wortham was born on July 14, 1948 in High Shoals, Georgia to Hubert and Irma Wortham.
Harold spent most of his childhood in Monroe, Georgia where he was raised alongside 9 siblings. During his working career, he spent time as a truck driver for GFA. In the year 1982, he met his dedicated and loving spouse, Linda with whom he would spend the remainder of his years. After marrying Linda and resigning from the transportation industry, Harold opened Fatboy’s Auto, a car dealership located in Mountain View, Georgia.
Harold is known and remembered for his sense of humor; the ability to make a complete stranger smile. He was a lover of Jesus, family and banana pudding. Antique’s and collectible cars, especially those with a fresh polish were his favorite things. Harold had a dedication to his family and was always the first to lend a helping hand.
He was blessed with an admirable strength that he found in his Lord and Savior. His bright display of love will be missed deeply by those who loved him most.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Irma Wortham, siblings; Ann Rosier, Mary “Jit” Nichols, Jerry Wortham, Donald Wortham, Merle Wheeler, Peggy White and Terry Wortham.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 40 plus years, Linda Layfield Wortham, his children; Marcia Payne, Gale (Ray) Hickman, Melissa (Wesley) Beach, Yvonne (Randy) Taylor, Shane Durden, Jody (Jennifer) Wortham and Vicki Melton, grandchildren; Ace Hickman, Brandon (Bre) Hickman, Bradley (Anna Lea) Taylor, Blake (Kaitlyn) Taylor, Garett Payne, Lindy (John) Taylor, Mandolin Hickman, Bailey Taylor, Carson Beach, Makenna Wortham, Mason Wortham, Jaxon Wortham, Hollie Lawrence, Brandy Sanchez, Scott Melton, Angel Teague and Cody Flournoy, sisters; Brenda Townsend and Lorraine Blanton, as well several great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous extended family members and friends.
Georgia Cremation-Columbus is assisting the family.
Little Peggy says
I love you uncle Harold .. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Melissa says
I love my Dad, and I am Daddy’s girl!
Thank you for all you taught me about
Life and love! I will continue to do everything I can to make you proud!
Shaye Dunn says
Going to miss you Daddy Wortham! You always knew how to keep us all laughing with your great sense of humor. Rest well sir!
Greg Rogers says
I was so sorry to hear about Harold. Praying for Melissa, Yvonne and Vicki and the entire family. He loved his family!!
Angie Whitfield says
I love you Unc! I always enjoyed your calls, memories at Joy Lake (I think you gave me brain damage 😂), and just visiting with you! I’m already missing you!
Aunt Linda, Melissa, Yvonne, Marsha, Gail, Jody, Shane, and Vickie I love you all! I will always be here for you! Hugs and prayers!
Rick & Karen Ellison says
Harold you will be missed. You had a heart of gold. You loved Jesus and helped share His name. You were a good friend to Karen and I while we lived in Newnan, and a better friend each time we came back to visit. We love you man and I know you are out of pain and suffering. You have a brand new body and are singing with the Jesus. To be absent from this body is to be present with our Lord. We will see you again my brother.
Brandi Wright & family says
I’m really going to miss Mr. Harold. He always made everyone laugh at church and I’m really going to miss seeing his calls on my dad’s phone everyday and hearing their conversations. He was a very sweet and loving man. ❤️
Valerie Ashley says
So sorry for your loss.
Tony says
I love you Harold you are a good man and I we’ll always remember my buddy rip my friend
Mike Smith says
My heart is aching I’m going to miss you very much Uncle Harold
Shanna Duren says
I will always remember how you encouraged me and helped me. You were my biggest fan, when God changed my life and I got sober. You would always check on me. I will miss your sense of humor, love and your kindness. I love you uncle Harold. ❤️
Jean McConnell says
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel in my heart for the passing of Harold. He was a dear friend to me back many years ago.
My prayers are with his wife Linda & his children as they go through this difficult time. Good Bless you all.
Larry Kidd says
A true friend to the end. May God bless Harold’s family.
Kim Clower says
Fly high Harold… we will miss you and your wonderful sense of humor on Facebook. Your faith is strong so we know that you will be there when we all arrive with open arms.
MaryAnnAdams says
Our heartfelt sympathy and love goes out to each of you.Cuz always brighten the room the minute he walked in..Never met a stranger,he new everything about you by the time he left and the stranger new everything about him.He loved people.May the days to come you will find comfort in the wonderful memories of Harold.Mary Ann
Tina Patton says
I still can’t believe Harold is gone he will be missed by all that knew him. Since the day I met him at his favorite breakfast spot in Hapeville he was my adopted dad and grandad to my kids. He had the best sense of humor. Praying for all his family. RIP Big H!
Tammy Watts says
Uncle Harold you always had a sense of humor and could make everyone laugh. So glad I got to see you the week before heaven called you home. I have talked to you more lately than I have in a long time. I know you are rejoicing but our hearts weren’t ready for you to go. Love you Uncle Harold. Love your Tambo
Lindy Taylor says
My sweet Papa. John, JP and I love you so dearly. Our precious guardian angel.
Paula Wilcox says
You made the world a better place with your sweet smile, humor, children and grandchildren to keep your name and memories for generations to come. You will be missed but never forgotten. Deepest condolences to your sweet family and all who loved you. See you again in heaven Mr. Wortham🙏💕
Allison, Arthur and Erin Thorp says
Melissa,
From my family to you and yours. Our deepest condolences in this time of grief. We will continue to pray for strength for you all.
God bless your Sweet Father I know you will keep his memory alive all the days of your life.