Terry L. Wortley

Terry L. Wortley, 72, of Black River, formerly of Saginaw, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.   Born February 13, 1947 to Herbert and Alice (Burke) Wortley in Flint, MI, he was raised in Saginaw. Terry served in the U.S. Army and was awarded a Purple Heart for combat wounds received in the Vietnam War. On June 18, 1968 he married Janice Billy in Saginaw, where they resided. Terry worked for General Motors, retiring in 1995. In 1996, they moved to Black River. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mushroom picking.   He is survived by his three sons, Todd (Karen) Wortley, Troy (Melissa) Wortley and Ty (Kalee) Wortley, five grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Cash, Aspen, Abby and Jase Wortley, and a brother Ken Wortley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice on February 26, 2018.   Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln Michigan. Private services have been held. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Terry L. Wortley, please visit our flower store.