Granville Calvin "Sonny" Wortham
Went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2011.
He was a life-long resident of Dayton and a graduate of Dunbar High School. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force. Sonny was an excellent pool shooter and played in many tournaments. He loved his dog Gigi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin & Amanda Wortham; and by one sister, Karen Wortham Petty.
Sonny is survived by his wife, Emily (Davidson) Wortham; step-daughters, Carmen (Cedrick) McCarrall and Robin (Fernando) Mason; sisters, Geraldine Kay, Joyce (Theopolis) Vance, Beverly (Lee) Adams; brother, Milo Wortham; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Home-going services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 23 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. The family will be receiving friends from 12:30 p.m. until time of service. Interment will follow at Dayton National Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all of those who offered prayers, cards and expressions of concern. A special thanks is extended to the staff of Englewood Manor.