Charles D. Worthington (April 12, 1928 – December 31, 1999) was an American politician from the state of New Jersey. He served one term in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 2nd Legislative District from 1974 to 1975.[1][2] He also became the first County Executive of Atlantic County in November 1975, briefly serving in both positions at the same time.[3] Worthington won his reelection bid for County Executive in 1979.
Charles D. Worthington | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 2nd Legislative District | |
| In office January 8, 1974 – December 31, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Howard Kupperman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 1999 (aged 71) Brigantine, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Peggy |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | |
Worthington was born in Philadelphia in 1928. He received a bachelor's degree from West Chester State College and a master's degree from Rutgers University.[4] He worked as a high school English teacher and a guidance counselor at Pleasantville High School.[4]
Worthington and his wife, Peggy, had four children.[4] He died from liver cancer at his home in Brigantine, New Jersey, on December 31, 1999, at the age of 71.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Asbury Park Press from Asbury Park, New Jersey on June 6, 1973 · Page 4". Newspapers.com. June 6, 1973. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Courier-Post from Camden, New Jersey on July 30, 1974 · Page 5". Newspapers.com. July 30, 1974. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Atlantic Swears In Worthington As Its First County Executive". New York Times. November 11, 1975. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Bandur, Heather (January 2, 2000). "C.D. Worthington, 71, politician". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. B7.
- ^ "Clearing the Record". The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 4, 2000. p. B9.
Mr. Worthington... died Friday [December 31], not Saturday [January 1], as reported in some editions of Sunday's Inquirer.
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