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Daniel Elisha Worthy, a former defensive lineman for the Merrimack College Warriors, was killed in the crash that happened in Hagerstown, MD on Wednesday, June 21.
Worthy, who studied Criminology at Merrimack in North Andover, was among two 22-year-olds in a 2007 BMW sedan that had left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a tree.
Both were taken to the hospital where Worthy was pronounced dead. Another woman received care for her non-life-threatening injuries, according to the police.
Worthy was born in Chambersburg, PA and lived in Waynesboro until his senior year when he attended Northwest High School in Germantown, MD, according to his obituary. He was the third of six children to parents Elmore and Milini Worthy.
"His passion for football, aspiring to become an NFL player," his obituary reads.
In addition to playing for Merrimack, Worthy also played for the Quincy Panthers, Waynesboro Indians, and Northwest Jaguars, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by Laura Bedell. Worthy also was interested in coaching and was part of the staff for the Waynesboro Stallions.
"He loved those boys, they were his heart," as written on the GoFundMe campaign page. "Daniel’s passion for football led him to serve as a dedicated coach, imparting invaluable wisdom to his players. Additionally, he took on the role of a mentor, guiding and nurturing the younger generation with kindness and compassion. This gentle giant was a Pillar of Light that changed lives and his memory will forever inspire us all," as written in his obituary.
Beyond his academic and athletic achievements, "Daniel loved fishing. His love for fishing was not just for fish – he was a fisherman of souls for the Lord God," as stated in his obituary.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings: KaLara Thomas, Elizah Thomas, Izaiah Worthy, Zion Worthy (Keira Ashleigh Bonarrigo), and Majezty Worthy; nieces Aiyva and Raylyn Grimm and Athena Worthy-Bonarrigo; Maternal Grandparents David and Sharon Imes and Royce Taylor-Harris,Godmother Heather Rose; extended family, friends, classmates, and teammates.
If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe campaign you can do so by clicking here.
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