Derek Lee Worley's Obituary
Derek Worley, age 38, of Chatham, IL, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 9:10 a.m., in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Derek was born on July 16, 1987, in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Larry Tilley and Shlonda Worley. Derek proudly served in the United States Navy. He operated and owned Worley Constructions and enjoyed working construction. Derek enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. His boys held a special place in his heart and Derek got to coach his son’s baseball team over the years. He belonged to the Raw Dawgs Professional Paintball Team. Derek loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his extended mother, Henrietta Melvin of Dowell, IL; grandparents, Alberta McCollum of Pinckneyville, IL and Lori (George) Tilley of DuQuoin, IL; his father, Larry Tilley of DuQuoin, IL; three sons, Bradyn, Tytus, and Archer Worley all of Chatham, IL; two brothers, Cody (Kasey) Sims of Pinckneyville, IL; Kendall (Tabitha) Tilley of Hillsboro, MO; one sister, Hydee Dobbs of Pinckneyville, IL; extended brother, Seth (Katryna) Williams of DuQuoin, IL; many adopted brothers and sisters; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his extended father, Dennis Melvin; his mother, Shlonda Worley; one sister, Bethany Tilley; grandfather, Robert Marion Worley; and one cousin, Marcas Worley.
A funeral service will be held at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL, on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with Jack Harris and Brother Mark Lee officiating.
Visitation will be held at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL, on Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Beaucoup Baptist Church or the family in care of Cody Sims.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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