JAMES MYRT WORLEY, 90, of Bristol, Scott County, VA passed away on June 5, 2018. He was born on October 14, 1927 in Scott County, a son of the late Jonathan and Kennedy Torbett Worley.

He served in WWII U.S. as a control tower operator and flew twin-engine airplanes for the Army Air Corps.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Myra Avanell Sourbeer Worley; and his second wife, Genevieve Fugate Smith Worley.

He is survived by 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 grandson and 1 brother.

Myrt loved the Lord and was a faithful deacon to two Primitive Baptist Churches and special friend to all who met him. He is greatly missed.

-Written by the church clerk, Cathy Baker