James Ernest Worley

James Ernest Worley, 61, former employee of Tennessee National Guard in Nashville and resident of New Cut Road, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Maury Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 P.M. at Pleasant Mount Cemetery with Pastor Derrek Whitten officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. at the Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Mr. Worley was previously employed at Pan American Electric Corporation, CONALCO, and various construction companies. He had a great passion for history and enjoyed collecting Civil War memorabilia. A true handyman, he could fix most anything and enjoyed spending a majority of his time working on cars. Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Worley (Tad) Hickman of Columbia; mother, Bettye Worley Malugin of Columbia; brother, Roger Lane Worley of Seffner, Florida; grandchildren, Chase Hickman and Ashton Hickman; and special cousin, Brenda Martin of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Tad Hickman, Chase Hickman, Glenn Pierce, Jim Adkins, Homer Martin, Dwayne Adams, Dr. Jeff Martin, and Danny Davis.