Birth date: Jun 4, 1958 Death date: Nov 28, 2020
Jennings Franklin Worley III was born June 4th, 1958 in Washington, DC and grew up in Forestville, Maryland. Jennings was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend, scientist, but most of all he was an exemplary man and huma Read Obituary
My deepest condolences to your family. I was so saddened to hear about your loss. I knew Jennings professionally since the 1990’s. He was a pioneer in the automated patch clamp field for the study of ion channels. I really enjoyed getting to know him at conferences.
As a close high school friend of Jennings, I am heartbroken for all of you. It appears Jennings turned out to be an amazing, talented and accomplished man. Reading about all his accomplishments made me awe struck as he was always so humble even in high school.. I am not surprised to read that he was such a devoted family man -he learned from the best as they didn’t come any better than his wonderful parents as role models. It was the family cat that didn’t like me! Kerry Leyden Smith
I am sorry for your loss. Khanh Nguyen his Vertex family.
Dear Worleys, This is what I was going to share at the memorial had we not run out of time:
Last night I asked out loud, “What do I say about you, Jennings? Help me, please.” Then I wondered, “Who am I to stand up here and talk about, someone so wonderful...so brilliant...so loved, so admired, and respected?” And then it dawned on me...the reason that I AM here to speak a few words about Jennings is that he made me feel included in his family’s life, he made me feel cared about like he was sincerely interested in my life, and who I’ve become since our younger years together in Forestville, Maryland. He made me feel like a friend who COULD speak of him at a time like this.
And after talking with some of his friends these past few years that we’ve been reunited, I realize that he made a LOT of people feel that way, like they are ALL friends that mattered to him.
Jennings was a gift to a broad spectrum of people, to science and academia, and especially to his family.
There’s a gaping hole in this world now that he’s gone. So much so that I keep wondering why...why is this beautiful human gone? Of course, no answer comes. So the closest thing I can think of in response is that we should be inspired to carry forth the indelible mark that Jennings left on our hearts, to live with purpose, and show our care and love for the people in our lives and those who aren’t.
God love you, Jennings! And God love all who have to live the rest of our days missing you!
Dear Jennings, you were/are one of the finest individual that we ever interacted with. The Singh family is so proud to call you and Terry as our friends. We also love the two beautiful kids, Lauren and Alex that you and Terry have raised. You were so loving and so fun loving, always enjoyed life - I still remember the great times we have had during our oyster eating trips to Mexico. Will miss sitting with you in your backyard, drinking bourbon and smoking a fine cigar - love you for those great times.
You are the most loving father that I know of and truly loving life partner to Terry.
You were one of the best mentors one can hope for - I certainly am. You were one smart scientist and were always there to help any colleague at work. It was fun discussing science with you - it was a love/hate relationship as you constantly pushed the boundaries for anyone working in your group. Fruits of your hard work is helping thousands of CF kids and their parents live a normal life - very proud of your achievements.
"For the soul there is neither birth nor death at any time. He has not come into being, does not come into being, and will not come into being. He is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval. He is not slain when the body is slain." Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2
Love to Terry, Lauren, Alex and the beautiful Worley family.
We shall miss you Jennings!!!
Ashvani, Sangeeta, Amrit, Leesa, Arunav, Ambika and our parents
To my sister Pauline and brother-in-law Noah - so very sad of this loss of your son, to Terri, Lauren and Alex the loss of your husband and father. And to the rest of our extend family - It will be little things that we remember—smiles, laughter—and although it is hard right now, the memories of these things will become tools to push away the pain. And our family is blessed with so many memories of Jennings lifetime and so proud of his accomplishments to this world which will benefit so many. The loss can feel immeasurable, but so can the love that’s left behind.
With lots of love and many memories
Teta Charlie (Brenda)
Hey This is Jennings Mom & Dads Wedding picture married August 31, 1957. He was born June 4, 1958.
It brought great joy to see him spend time with his son Alex.
