CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — The family of David "Red" Worrall is remembering him in death and looking to share his legacy of giving.
"He could never give back enough," Collin Worrall, Red's nephew, said. "He meant a lot more [to people] than we even know."
While Collin Worrall lost an uncle, he's said it feels more like losing his second father.
"Red never had any kids. So pretty much I was his son. [He] always took care of me, my biggest supporter," he said.
According to the Town of Clarksville, the former District 3 councilman and at-large candidate died on Tuesday.
Worrall was greeting voters near a polling station at Clarksville’s Renaissance Academy when he collapsed.
A spokesperson for the town said Worrall was rushed to the hospital but died a short time later.
A statement was released on behalf of the Town of Clarksville Administration and Town Council:
“It is with heavy hearts that we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of David "Red" Worrall, who passed away earlier this afternoon. A former member of the Clarksville Town Council and current At-Large candidate, David's dedication to our community was truly commendable. We will never forget his passion for public service and his unwavering desire to create positive change in our Town. David's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and the community he strived to serve.”
While Red Worrall was running for a second term on the town council, his family said he was anything but a politician.
"He was as blue collar as they come, hardworking, probably has the biggest heart out of anybody in Clarksville," Collin Worrall said. "His two favorite holidays were Halloween and Christmas. Just because you can give out candy and you get presents."
The longtime owner of a Clarksville auto repair shop was seemingly everywhere during his life, from helping local schools, to his involvement at the Sportsdrome Sppedway.
"Clarksville cares, taking care of raising money, helping out families in need," Worrall said. "Helping out people racing community, classic car community."
In his death, Red's family is now looking to give back, starting a foundation in Red's name geared toward helping those in need.
"We've always been involved with it. He was just always the driving force. And it's just that's what he would want," he said.
You can find a link to donate to the Dave "Red" Worrall Foundation here.
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