April 15, 2025, 81, Goldsboro —

Jonathan Carl “Buddy” Worrell passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Wayne UNC Health Care. A resident of Goldsboro, Buddy leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and quiet strength.

He spent his career as a truck driver for both Chas. F. Cates & Son Pickle Company and Allen Canning Company. Known for his reliability and friendly spirit, Buddy earned the respect and admiration of his coworkers and all who crossed his path.

A man of deep faith, Buddy was a longtime and faithful member of Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he found great comfort and joy in worship and fellowship.

Born to the late Jonathan Carl Worrell and Florence Perry Worrell Tucker, Buddy was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Jean Worrell, and his brother, Henry J. Worrell.

He is survived by his children, John Allan Worrell, Don Williams, and Tina Patrick; his grandchildren, Crystal Williford and husband Scott, Kasey Casbarro and husband Jack, Ivey Woodard and husband Tre, and Phillip Williams; as well as six great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense pride and joy. He is also survived by his beloved fiancée, Linda Kaye Herring.

A funeral service to honor Buddy’s life will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Dail officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.