He could just be a worry wort. By brother was the same growing up. He hated christmas night for years and wouldn't sleep, Mum always assumed it was because he was excited, but he usually stayed up worrying because a strange man was coming into the house! lol He was worried about santa because he didn't know him!
He is 20 now and not such a worry wort, but your son could just be someone that thinks a lot more then others, he over thinks things. I know i do. I have friends that are so carefree and have a relaxed attitude and it frustrates me! But you learn to live and somethings are not so worrying!!
I agree with the others, I think its really a good idea to get on top of things now. I have been a worrier since a child. I remember at the age of 5 thinking I don't want to die because its forever and ever and ever and ever and then thinking time goes on forever and ever and ever and I can't even say how long its going to go for lol I have always worried about something and I agree that it can sometimes run in the family. However it got to the stage of panic attacks as an adult so I saw a psychologist and it really helped.
I haven't read the other posts - so I'm sorry if I'm doubling up on comments - but that sounds like a classic anxiety disorder
Easily treated though - get him along to your GP for a referral to a counselor and they will help him with age appropriate coping techniques when his thoughts are getting the better of him.
It sounds like he is an extremely thoughtful young man, a very forward thinker (which is a fantastic trait to have) sounds as though he just needs to refocusing
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