Thomas E. Worthy

Thomas is currently a member of the Abundant Life Church in Gadsden. Thomas has two sons, TJ and Blake with Charlotte Worthy, and three grandchildren: Emiya’rai, Harper, and Trey. Thomas is the youngest brother of eight children.

Thomas is currently serving his second term on the Gadsden City Council. He is Chairman of the Community Development Committee, Co-Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, and has earned the designations of Certified Municipal Official and Advanced Certified Municipal Official.

Thomas volunteered for Desert Storm with the 2/152 Armor Battalion where he trained for 4 1/2 months at Ft. Hood TX as a commander of Bradley Fighting vehicle, a 19th Delta Calvary Scout Armored Reconnaissance Unit. However, the ground war ended after 100 hours. Thomas was also called up to active duty to serve after 9/11 where he served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Gate Detail. After 22 years of service in the military, he retired from the Alabama National Guard (19 years) and the United States Army (3 years of active duty). After serving 25 years, he retired from the City of Gadsden Police Department as a detective.

After graduating from Emma Sansom High School, Thomas attended Gadsden State Community College where he earned an Associate in Science Degree. He furthered his education by earning a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Ashford University. Thomas has proven leadership by serving as the former President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Past Chairman of the Etowah County Voters' League, and Past Chairman of the Etowah County Democratic Executive Committee. Currently, he is a member of the Etowah County Democratic Women's Club along with other non-political organizations.