Douglas A Worth
September 4, 2024
Douglas Ackman Worth
October 16, 1941 – September 4, 2024
Douglas “Doug” of Micanopy, FL, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL following a lengthy illness, he was 82 years old.
He was born on October 16, 1941 in Miami, FL to Vincent John and Carson Virginia Bedingfield Worth. He moved to Gainesville in 1968 and later to Micanopy where he resided since.
Doug was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on August 7, 1955 in Miami Beach, FL and was a member of the Micanopy Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In 1963, Doug became a certified mechanic for Volkswagen of America, first working for the Hialeah-Miami Springs Volkswagen dealership and later transferring to the Gainesville dealership in 1968. Following the retirement of his grandfather Herschel D. Worth, Doug took over a long-time family leather crafting business - Worth Leather Shop. Worth Leather Shop was well known by the professional Horse and Dog Racing Industry and pet shops around the world.
Doug enjoyed sailing, gardening and engaging his creative mind by volunteering his time assisting in theocratic construction and relief work throughout the south east states.
Doug was predeceased by his parents Vincent and Virginia, his brothers, Dennis Mark and David Paul Worth and his daughter Patience Joy-Ellen “PJ” Worth. He is survived by his wife, Toni of Ocala, FL; his children- David Fraser Worth (Damaris) of Orlando, Fl; Bethel-Margaret “Maggie” Daniels (Ronald) of Micanopy, FL; Casey Dean Worth (Sandra) of Palm Bay, FL; Naomi Anne-Marie Sharpe (Timothy)of Albany, GA; Heather Melinda Worth of Manchester, ME; and Brady Michael Vincent Worth (Osha)of Hedgesville, WV. He was the proud “Poppy” to his grandchildren, Chelsea Johnson (Matt); Michael Sharpe (Shelby); Joshua Sharpe (Tiana); Kyle Worth (Emmalee); Hannah and Leah Sharpe; Cassandra “Cassie” Daniels; Coyote Worth, Caillou Worth-Denardo, and his 2 great-grandchildren Aubrey and Liam Johnson.
He is also survived by his two brothers, Donald Vincent Worth (Tania)of Alachua, FL; and Daniel John Worth (Colette) of Citrus Spring FL; his aunt, Minnie Lucille ”Lucy” Lombardo of Crystal River, FL and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Worth Family
View current weather.
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
He was such a fighter, never shying away from good hard work. He was a beast.
My oldest brother. Quiet, but steady. Taught me how to tell time when I was 5 years old and from time to time thereafter would drop a short line of advice (even when it wasn't asked for). He always worked hard. He loved his kids dearly, then grands and great grands. He never left Jehovah. Now resting, ready to go to work as soon as he is awakened in The New World to come.
Dan and Don, so sorry for your loss. Death is so cruel but knowing he will be reunited with you soon is such an overwhelming feeling. Being reunited is such a beautiful promise Jehovah has promised. What a time that will be when we see all our loved ones.
We are sending prayers and love to you all. May Jehovah help you all during this sad time
Christian Love,
Mike and Angel Kaiser
He was such a fighter, never shying away from good hard work. He was a beast.
Job 14: 15 You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands.
I could write a book…
Dad was strong in his belief of the promises that Jehovah gave us in the Bible and looked forward to its fulfillment.
He taught me well and supported me and was the best poppy to my daughter without being harsh .
We love you
I'm sorry for your loss. Can't wait to meet him in the new system.
Growing up he was Daddy, in our older years to his Kids he was Dad!
To his Grand kids, he was Poppy.
Any Male can produce offspring.
It takes commitment and time and teaching, to earn the titles that get bestowed on good Parents.
Dad will be missed.