Harry Monroe Worrell

Harry Monroe Worrell, 96, Mooresville, died January 1, 2012. He was born December 26, 1915, in Belleville, to the late Clarence and Mary May (Miles) Worrell.

Harry worked as a shop scheduler for 21 years at Hugh J. Baker and Company, retiring in 1977. Prior to his employment, Mr. Worrell was a self-employed farmer for over 47 years. He was a member at the Garfield Park Church of God for more than 60 years.

Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Bell (Blanton) Worrell, to whom he was united in marriage on August 24, 1940. They shared 66 years, 8 months, and 11 days together. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Isabelle Schlabach and Elizabeth Cooper.

Survivors include his brother, Raymond T. Worrell; “adopted” children, Charisse Angell, Charles and Janet Lilly Wanner; “adopted” grandchildren, Hope Merrick, Jarrett and Judson “J.T” Wanner, Sean, Heather, Alyssa, and John Dickus; “adopted” great grandchildren, Isabelle and Maxwell Wanner; and a score of others.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012, in the Garfield Park Church of God, 401 E. Southern Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225, with calling at the church on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Danville South Cemetery. Pastor Wade Seaborne will lead the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.