Worrell, W. J.

W. J. Worrell, Age 59 of Pulaski County, died Monday, November 20, 2107 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. W.J. was born February 22, 1958 to the late William J Worrell, Sr. and Helen Lester Worrell of Hiwassee, VA and was blessed with a dad that instilled a passion for hunting and all things out-of-doors.

W.J. went to college at Virginia Tech and earned a BS in Biochemistry and subsequently an MS in Physical Chemistry. W.J. went to work for Hercules Powder Company at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and became a “Propellant Development Engineer”. For most of the rest of his 30-year career, his job was essentially also his hobby. W.J. progressed in various engineering/technical functions to Technical Director, Chief Scientist, Chief Engineer and ultimately Program Manager where he ran the Alliant Powder Business. He holds several patents for propellants, propellant processing and ammunition design.

W.J. is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Donna Daigle Worrell and daughter, Brittney Lu Worrell, and many loving Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. He was proud that Brittney chose to follow in his footsteps at Virginia Tech to study Biochemistry and go on to Dental School next fall.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Melissa Smith officiating. The family will receive friends in the overflow section of the church’s chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.