A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Wilroy Herbert Wornat, 79, of Rosenberg, TX, is scheduled for 10 AM Friday, October 12, 2018, at First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Dr. John Reid officiating. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Wilroy's life. A private family burial will be held preceding the Memorial Service.

Wilroy Herbert Wornat, 79, passed away October 8, 2018, in Houston, TX. Wilroy was born April 21, 1939, in Rosenberg, TX, at Uncle Vladimir's house (brother of his mother). He graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1957, and in 1961, he graduated from University of Houston with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Economics. Wilroy worked at Stewart and Stevenson for more than 40 years until his retirement.

Wilroy was a hardworking and generous man. He cared deeply for his family and those in the community and at the church he attended. He was a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church (CBC) of Rosenberg, where he cared tirelessly for 5 widows, led the mowing team, and participated in the Golden Heirs singing group. In the later years of his life, he was an active member of First Baptist Church, Rosenberg. Wilroy also spent much of his time on the farm with his cattle and many tractors.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Mary Wornat; brother, Lyndel (Linda) Wornat; stepchildren, Karen (Jim) Wilcox, Jim Wiseheart, Donna Bush, Darlean (Donnie) Swallers, Sheryl (Billy) Helton, and Holly (Matt) Carter; his Aunt Esther Reue; nieces and nephews Ken Wornat, Janet Wornat (Brian Ellstrom), Lana (Joe) King, and Lara (Andrew) Sitton; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous cousins; and his close friends, Raymond and Diann Valenta. Wilroy was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Wornat, by his wife, Georgia Wornat, and by his brother, OT Wornat.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Baptist Church -- General Budget Fund, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Condolence messages may be written for the Wornat family at www.garmanycarden.com .

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.