MADISON - William “Bill” Worthy, 54, passed away on March 12, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Madison, Wis., on November 22, 1970, and graduated in 1992 from Madison East High School.

A man of few words, Bill expressed himself through his art. He had a deep love for drawing and especially enjoyed creating sketches with ballpoint pens, favoring black, blue, and red ink. He found happiness in life’s simple pleasures-his favorite foods, music (often dancing along), long car rides, shooting hoops, fishing and boat rides.

For 13 years, Bill was supported by Rise Up Inc., whose devoted caregivers helped him live independently in the Madison community. Through the job coaching support of Integrated Community Work Inc., he built a successful 20-year career at Transit Solutions, where he was a dedicated and hardworking employee.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian M. Worthy; and grandparents, Matilda and James Cherry. He is survived by his second cousin, Joeanne Wilson, and her son, Christopher.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Entombment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Bill will be remembered for his creativity, his wry smile, and the many joyful moments he brought to those who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to Rise Up Inc., 101 Knob Hill, Madison, WI 53713 or at www.iriseup.org, to support the work of the caregivers who enriched his life. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

William Worthy

November 22, 1970 - March 12, 2025

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