Charles R. Kenworthy
May 26, 1927 ~ April 25, 2014
Charles R. Kenworthy, 86, lifelong Morgan County resident, died peacefully April 25, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Mooresville. Born May 26, 1927, he was the only son born to the late Roscoe and Fannie (Cordray) Kenworthy.
Mr. Kenworthy attended Mooresville High School and was a farmer most of his life. He also drove a school bus for 17 years and worked at the IU Medical Center for 10 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed all things having to do with farming, especially International Harvester tractors. He was a hard working family man who enjoyed woodworking, and refinishing antiques he would find at flea markets and auctions. Above all, he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita (Short) Kenworthy; sister, Margaret Jones; daughters, Mary and Theresa Kenworthy.
Survivors include sons, Eugene (Pam) of Mooresville, Raymond of Mooresville, Eddie (Gale) of Bedford, and Scott (Kara) of Fairland; daughters, Kim Chandler (Roger) of Mooresville and Missy Kenworthy of Martinsville; sister, Eva Sellars; 22 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren.
A private family viewing will be held at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The graveside service will begin at 12 Noon, Monday, April 28, 2014, in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Awareness Foundation. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My heart goes out to the family for the loss of Uncle Charles. My condolences to the family.
Lot of good memories of Charles through the years. I remember him buying my Dad’s (Joe Kenworthy) IH tractor and him telling me how he was going to take care of it and of course the Kenworthy/Medesker reunions. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Gene and Pam, I’m so sorry to hear about Charles, he was a very sweet man and will be missed by many. I got to know him when Margaret was sick and passed and I will always his sweet smile. Diana Thompson
love and hugs of support sent to all of my cousins … love you all …
I am so sorry to hear about Charles my prayers go out to you all. I loved working with him. I know it will be hard I lost my Father jan. 31ts of this year.
The best funniest time I shared with Juanita and Charlies was when we all went grocery shopping and he scared me to death when he pu a pigs head in my cart!!!
in our thoughts and in our hearts we love you uncle Charles….love Rusty and Rachael Graham and baby to be….
We are sorry for your loss. The Carson Family: Rick, Linda, Shawn, Jennifer & Mike
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. I have some very happy childhood memories of Charlie and the farm. My Grandfather was Charlie’s brother-in-law, Russell Short. My Grandpa would take my older brother and I to the farm to rabbit hunt and sometimes we would get baby pigeons out of the big barn to raise. That was about 55yrs. ago but I’ll never forget Charlie. Wish I knew how to find the old farm. My heartfelt condolences to our family.