Jack Worth, Jr.

3/21/1921  -  7/1/2010

Dr. Jack Jefferson Worth, Jr. of Newnan, formerly of Atlanta, died peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, July 1st, in the company of his wife of 69 years, his children and grandchildren. He was born March 21, 1921 to Jack Jefferson Worth, Sr. and Tempie Lucille Warren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jack Jefferson Worth, III, and two sisters, Barbara Cresswell and Rosemary Daves. Dr. Worth graduated from Boys High in 1938. He graduated from The Emory University School of Medicine in 1944 and was involved with The Winship Clinic. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WW II. His medical practice was in The W. W. Orr Medical Building on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. He was a general surgeon on staff at Crawford Long, Piedmont, Georgia Baptist, St. Joseph’s and Emory, and was on the surgical professorial staff at Emory. He also certified R. L. Mathis Dairies. He is survived by his wife, Juliette Jackson Worth; sons, Mike Worth (Judi) of Newnan, and Steve Worth (Rita) of Montgomery, AL. His grandchildren are Michelle Riede (Dean), Michael Worth (Barbara) and Martin Worth (Kellie) all of Newnan, Jeff Worth (Jack Jefferson Worth, IV) (Lena) of Austell, Julie McWilliams (Kendrick) of Alpharetta, Kimberly Craven (Bryan) of Montgomery and Alison Green (David) of Birmingham, AL and 15 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Relay for Life at www.relayforlife.org/cowetacounty Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home Newnan, Georgia 770-253-4580.

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From: Van Landingham, Kathie & DavidJul 1 2010 9:40PM
The Worth family has always been dear to our hearts.  Many great memories we all share.  We share your lost and what the entire family to know if there is anything we can do please call on us!
Love,
Kathie & David
From: Carla & Ray BrownJul 2 2010 9:01AM
We are so sorry for your loss.  "PawPaw" was a gentleman and we know that he will be sorely missed.  Just remember that he is the one in a better place and will suffer no more, but will sore on wings of gold.  Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this time.

We love you guys!
Carla & Skip and Emily
From: Dan and Linda RippyJul 2 2010 9:32AM
I have many special memories of the Worth family.  Dr. Worth was always kind to me and my family.  Mike, Linda and I pray for peace for you, your mom and all the family at this time of loss. Danny
From: Susan WeegarJul 2 2010 10:04AM
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Worth.  He saved my dear Aunt Norma by operating on her for breast cancer and she lived after the surgery for over 30 years.  He was also my mom's doctor and my doctor and he was the kindest, sweetest doctor that I've ever known and was a wonderful physician.  Please know that I am praying for Mrs.Worth and the entire family at this time of sorrow.  God Bless you all.
From: Tom & Jane RippyJul 2 2010 11:15AM
Mrs. Worth, Mike, & Steve,
I just caught the notice of Dr. Worth's passing. What a wonderful, full life he enjoyed! Danny and I speak of you folks often. Hope you are all doing well.
Tom & Jane Rippy
From: The Sommer FamilyJul 4 2010 9:34AM
We had the privilege of knowing Mike and Judy Worth as our wonderful neighbors for several years. Please accept our condolences and we pray that the sadness and loss you are feeling over your dad leaving this world will be replaced with the joy of remembrance and the promise of eternal life.
We love you,
The Sommer Family
From: Jim BogleJul 6 2010 1:46PM
Steve, I learned of the passing of your Dad yesterday by email.  I recall my grandfather knew your Dad -- their practices overlapped in the Orr "Doctors Building."  
To you, your Mom and family, please accept my sympathies.

---Jim Bogle