Sammie Ray Wortham

Sammie Ray Wortham, age 78, of Southside, TN, passed away on Saturday July 31, 2021 at AHC of Clarksville.  He was born March 5, 1943 in Clarksville, the son of the late Clyde Wortham and Thelma Joiner Wortham.  Sammie was the owner and operator of the Brownfield Country Store for over 20 years.  He is survived by his daughter Lisa Appleton of Cunningham, TN; his brother Louis Wortham of Clarksville; his sisters Nancy Langston of Dover, TN; and Sue Threatt of Big Rock, TN.  Also surviving are two grandchildren Amanda Huneycutt (Eric) and Jacob Appleton (Taylor) and great grandchildren Broc Huneycutt, Abby Huneycutt and Blake Appleton.  In addition to his parents, Sammie is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Ann Bryant Wortham and sisters Beth Mathis and Ouida Buchanan.  A memorial service for Sammie will be conducted on Monday August 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Gateway Funeral Home with Michael Proctor officiating.  Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services.  Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center located at 335 Franklin Street  Clarksville, TN  37040.  Phone 931-919-2600.  Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.