Funeral service for Steven Earl Whorley, age 63, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Fayetteville First Baptist Church, with Dr. Jon Hathcock officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Orchard Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM until 2 PM on Thursday at the church.
Earl was born on July 10, 1959, in Lincoln County, TN to JoAnn O’Neal Whorley and the late Clyde Darwin Whorley. He worked as a plumber/electrician at Bevels Plumbing and Electric for 30 years, alongside his lifelong friend, Dean Bevels. Earl passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023.
Survivors include his mother, JoAnn Whorley; sister, Cindy Whorley; son, Steven Austin (Josey) Whorley; soon to be grandson, Rhyatt Coe Whorley (due in June); as well as numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.
In addition to his father, Earl was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Van Whorley; maternal grandparents, Cabe & Iva Lou O’Neal; and paternal grandparents, Grady Earl & Kathleen Davis Whorley.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Steven Earl Whorley.
22 Comments To "Steven Earl Whorley"
#1 Comment By DeLois O’Neal Thompson On March 21, 2023 @ 1:11 pm
Steve was a great cousin. He surely will be missed. Prayers for Aunt JoAnn, Cindy, Austin and Josey Whorley
#2 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On March 21, 2023 @ 2:47 pm
We are So Sorry. Steve was a Great Person. God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace In the Days to Come.🙏💖🙏
#3 Comment By Lenace Hyde Lehnert On March 21, 2023 @ 3:16 pm
Prayers for this family. I am so sorry for your loss of such a nice man!
Lenace Hyde Lehnert
#4 Comment By Timmy and Jane Ogle On March 21, 2023 @ 5:13 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Steve , he was a classmate at HRS. He will be missed . Prayers of comfort to the family.
#5 Comment By Vicky Strickland On March 21, 2023 @ 5:20 pm
Steve was a precious gentle soul. He was always the same. Happy to be and help.
I never got to tell him about Jim’s passing. No matter. He knows now.
RIP sweet dear Steve.
#6 Comment By Katelynn Oneal On March 21, 2023 @ 6:03 pm
How I wish i could be there for my family Thursday. Steve was the light of the reunion for me. I knew I could be 100% me, and he loved me no matter what. RIP and praying for all of my family.
#7 Comment By David Kinser On March 21, 2023 @ 7:17 pm
So sorry to hear about Steve
#8 Comment By Joyce KELSO jOHNSON On March 21, 2023 @ 8:00 pm
Joann so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, he was at my house several times with Dean. I told hhim we were friends. I will have you in my Prayers,. Joyce
#9 Comment By Mary Lee O’Neal Rennie On March 21, 2023 @ 8:45 pm
Praying for peace, comfort and lots of love for my sister JoAnn, Cindy, Austin and Josey Whorley. Letting you know you have my full support in every moment. Steve will always be in our hearts.
#10 Comment By Cindy. Davis On March 21, 2023 @ 9:14 pm
Prayers and love for Steve’s precious family
#11 Comment By Sandy DeVaney On March 22, 2023 @ 12:21 am
Steve was always happy, smiling and upbeat and most definitely funny. He and Dean would come to my house to do work and Steve always was right there to do whatever needed done & patiently waiting for Dean to stop talking so they could leave… lol that was a joke he made last time he was here with Dean and Mike and they are both my brothers. Steve was so fun to be around and his presence will definitely be missed . Prayers to his family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength for the come days and after and give you comfort too.
Sandy DeVaney
#12 Comment By Martha Wolf On March 22, 2023 @ 6:58 am
I am praying for the family of Steve Whorley during this sad time. We became friends when he and Van and his mom and dad were my neighbors. He and Dean Bevels have worked together for a long time. He will be missed by all. Sincerely, Martha Wolf
#13 Comment By Linda F. Williams On March 22, 2023 @ 8:29 am
Joanne and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I always loved seeing and talking to Steve when I saw him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
#14 Comment By Julia Ann Stafford On March 22, 2023 @ 9:42 am
Joanne, Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#15 Comment By Jeff Harlston On March 22, 2023 @ 1:10 pm
I’ve known Steve for over 40 years and at some point he was my brother n law. But what I remember most about Steve is that he was always in a good mood. He as my neighbor in the pines estates for years that’s where I met Van & Steve He will be missed RIP Steve we all will see you again soon
#16 Comment By Donna Durham Myers On March 22, 2023 @ 4:54 pm
I have known Steve for a long time. He will be greatly missed. Always so friendly and a great personality. Rest In Peace Steve. Sending prayers to all family and friends. ,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
#17 Comment By Jeannie Gallant On March 22, 2023 @ 7:34 pm
Such a sweet guy. I am so sorry
#18 Comment By Ken Pamplin On March 22, 2023 @ 7:45 pm
So shocked to hear this! Prayers for the family. Had a leak under the house earlier this year. Saw Earl then when I called on Dean to find and repair the leak. Earl was such a nice guy! Earl and Dean were a team. Had them do several jobs at the house over the years. Will miss him.
#19 Comment By Barbara Shelton On March 23, 2023 @ 8:29 am
What a kind and precious man. I’ve known Steve since we were children and he was always so nice then too. He will be greatly missed by many. Thank You Lord for Steve and his sweet spirit.
#20 Comment By Janie Thompson wilson On March 23, 2023 @ 2:33 pm
An Amazing Man which brought Happiness to me…
#21 Comment By Sara Shelton On March 23, 2023 @ 5:24 pm
So sorry he was such a nice man, always so polite. His work was excellent! He wll be missed by so many.
#22 Comment By Holly DeBerry Thompson On March 31, 2023 @ 6:07 pm
I hate to hear this. I went to Highland Rim with Steve and rode the bus with him. I remember what a good basketball player he was. He was always a friendly guy and was very popular. I’m so sorry for his family’s loss.