12/1/1931-11/3/2026
Richard Foster Worden, age 94, of Jackson, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on November 3, 2026 with his family at his side.
Richard was born at home in Grass Lake, MI. He grew up in the Grass Lake and Munith area and graduated from Stockbridge High School. He worked many trade jobs as an auto mechanic and shop worker for many years, including Pontiac/Cadillac of Jackson, Kelsey Hayes, Yardman, Walker Muffler, and Main and Co.
Richard served his country in the US Navy as a Petty Officer Third Class Radarman on board the USS Charles P. Cecil DDR835 during the Korean War. He was a farmer for 35 years, but his life passion was finish carpentry. He built his first house at White Lake, MI as a siding mechanic/installer. He worked at Master’s Home Modernization, Colonial Builders, Aluminum Supply Co. and Building Supply of Jackson.
Richard is survived by a son, Jack (Karen) Worden of Jackson, daughter, Vicky Lin Martin of the Philippines; and was blessed with six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, son, Chris, son-in-law, Galen Martin, mother Ella Rhea; and father, Vere; four brothers and one sister.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pleasant Lake Baptist Church, 10130 Resort Rd, Pleasant Lake, MI on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service.
Private burial will take place at Munith Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Lake Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
