Jim Worthen

Jim Worthen, a long-time resident of Santa Barbara and Goleta passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born Jimmie Bruce Worthen on September 3, 1940, in Effingham, Illinois, Jim grew up in San Francisco and Hayward, California before eventually making Santa Barbara his home. He built a lifelong career in real estate and remained a committed Republican throughout his life. He cared deeply for his country.

Jim is survived by his daughter and son, Lorri Rollins and Joshua Worthen; Lorri’s husband, Scott Rollins; and their children — Matthew Rollins, his wife Masami Rollins, and their son James; Rebecca Stout and her husband John Stout; Daniel Rollins, and his son Zephyrus; and David Rollins.

Jim loved his family with everything he had and was loved in return. In his later years, he returned to the Presbyterian Church, renewing his devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.