Joe Harold Haworth

Chico ~ Joe Harold Haworth, 80, a retired rock crusher operator, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Decatur.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Chico with burial in Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Rev. Jeff Baker and Jackie Karch will officiate. Pallbearers include Jerry Thompson, Jimmy Hopkins, Donnie Proctor, Monte Reed, David Carlton, and Johnny Chilton. Honorary pallbearers are Brad Thompson, Andy Thompson, George Cowley, Pete Davidson, and Jerry Strain.

Joe was born on March 26, 1937 to Willie and Selma (Brandon) Haworth in Coalgate, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Lillie Sue Daulton on May 25, 1957 in Wardville, Oklahoma. Joe worked as a rock crusher operator for 44 years until his retirement from Southwest Stone/Gifford Hill. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Joe was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chico.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Joe Lynn Haworth.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Sue Haworth of Chico; his son, Tommy Haworth and wife Melissa of Alvord; his daughter, Debbie Lantz of Lewisville, Charlett Haworth of Chico; his grandchildren, William Ashley, Bethanie, Connie, John, Samantha, and Chaz; his great grandchildren, Blaine, Addison, and Kolton; his brothers, Billy Haworth and wife Polly of Coalgate, Oklahoma; Jerry Haworth and wife Kathy of Coalgate, Oklahoma, James Haworth and wife Sue of Owosso, Michigan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Hawkins Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Texas, 940-683-2211

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