David “Red” Worrall, former Clarksville, Indiana councilman, died on Tuesday while seeking reelection.Photo:Town of Clarksville
Town of Clarksville
Election Day brought great loss to an Indiana town, when a local leader and town council candidate died hours before votes were tallied.
On Tuesday, lifelong Clarksville resident David “Red” Worrall was greeting voters outside a polling station when he abruptly collapsed, according to a spokesperson for the town. He was rushed to the hospital, but died a short time later.
“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,” the Town of Clarksville said in a statement announcing his death.
“A former member of the Clarksville Town Council and current At-Large candidate, David’s dedication to our community was truly commendable," the statement continued. “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.”
Worrall owned and operated an auto repair shop in Clarksville for 35 years.
In a candidate Q&A on the town’s website, Worrall was asked what he would change about Clarksville, if he had the opportunity. “Really can’t answer that question, love this town and wouldn’t live anywhere else,” he responded.
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“Please say a prayer for his mom, brother and sister, family and all his close friends,” wrote Jennifer Voignier, a Republican council member who was reelected Tuesday, on Facebook. “He was a close and very dear friend who I greatly miss!!! RIP Red!!”
Council Member-elect Bob McEwen, a Democrat, posted on Facebook: “Yesterday is still a blur in my mind. While working at the poll with family and friends of both parties we were reminded how fragile life can be.”
He continued: “Our community will not forget the good things Red epitomized about our community. His love of family, love of friends, and a love and pride of the town we all call home.”
source: people.com
