What is your first memory of William? Share a favorite memory you have of William. Tell us about a special moment you shared with William. Describe a time when William made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about William? Talk about a shared experience you had with William. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of William. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving William. What is something you learned from William?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

William Charles Wooldridge Sr.

Obituary

Guest Book

William Wooldridge Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 6, 2009.

WOOLDRIDGE, William Charles Sr., 79, of Richmond, departed this life on October 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys E. Wooldridge; son, William Charles Wooldridge Jr.; and granddaughter, Dr. Tanya Wooldridge. He leaves to cherish his loving memory four daughters, Alice N., Carol M., Ivory D. Wooldridge and Gladys Lightner (Leroy); four sons, Thomas L. (Crystal), Carl M., Eugene D. Wooldridge and John Walker; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brother, William T. Wooldridge Jr. Thanks to his caregivers, Lisa Smith, Carol Wooldridge, Cidney Lightner and Denise Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Eugene Peay officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign William Wooldridge's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

October 9, 2009

Claudith D. Holmes posted to the memorial.

October 8, 2009

Sherman & Cindy Head posted to the memorial.

October 8, 2009

Someone posted to the memorial.

8 Entries

Claudith D. Holmes

October 9, 2009

To the Family and especially, Ivory, my late mother's next door neighbor,
You have my deepest sympathy

Sherman & Cindy Head

October 8, 2009

Gladys, Leroy & Families,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss! He'll be greatly missed, but cherished in our memories and hearts!
You're in our heart, thoughts and prayers! Call us; we're here for you any time!
Love & Peace Always~

October 8, 2009

To John Walker:

My condolences to you and your family in the lost of your father. I did not know your father, but if he was anything like you, he was a good man. Thank you for being there for me during the lost of my husband and your pastor. As you were there for me, so will I be there for you. Just remember that you are in the prayers and thoughts of many friends and your brothers and sisters in Christ. If I can be of any comfort or assistance during your hour of sorrow, just call.

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows."
2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Betty Mabry & Family

Shelia White

October 7, 2009

To Alice, Gladys, Carol, Ivory, Tom, Carl, and Eugene.

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father, and the loss of Charlie Boy as well a few months ago. I just learned of his passing on yesterday. As you all know, I have known your family for over thirty-five years and our families have always shared a special bond and fondness for each other. Mr. Wooldridge was a wonderful man. A man of strength...a man of character. He reminded me so much of my father (Herman White) who was my heart...my joy...my rock. I know that each of you feel the same way about your father. They just don't make them like that any more!! Please know that I speak on behalf of the entire White Family in offering condolences to each of you and your extended family. We'll keep you and your families in our prayers and trust that you will find peace in your hearts during this difficult time. We are only a phone call away. God Bless! ~~Shelia~~

How you can show support

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Hermione White

October 6, 2009

To the Wooldridge Family; I was saddended to hear of the passing of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather. May you find strength and love in the memories in which you hold in your heart of your father. Mr. Wooldridge loved his family and was a very respectful man. Your mother and father always reminded me of my own. I hold fond memories of sharing time at your home and with your parents. May God continue to hold all of you near to him and guide you as you celebrate the life of Mr. Wooldridge! I will keep you in prayer and love.

October 6, 2009

ALICE & FAMILY,ALWAYS KNOW THAT GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU IN YOUR HOUR OF NEED.NEVER LOSE FAITH,LOOK TO HIM FOR STRENGTH & COMFORT,AND HE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU.PRAYING FOR YOU ALL......VALERIE SMITH &FAMILY

Eugene wooldridge

October 6, 2009

My father is a compassionate,caring,generous,humorous,intelligent stature of a man. I learned so much from him, the spankings helped. I will truely miss him. Love always your son...
Eugene

Arnette Henley

October 6, 2009

I was deeply saddended to hear of the passing of Mr. Wooldridge. Many years ago he took a chance on me and rented me an apartment at the age of 16. To the family remeber that god loves you and I do too.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results