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George WOOLLEY Obituary
George was a graduate of York High School, and worked at the school radio station during his years as a student. He was a member of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corp. A kind and gentle man, George always demonstrated his love in special ways to his wife, filling her heart and life with joy. He was employed by the York County Recycling Center.
George is survived by his parents, George and Mary Woolley; his loving wife and companion of 27 years, Tiara; his sister, Therese Colleen Ollice and her husband, Bruce; several cousins, and many good friends. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Grace Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 1013 Penniman Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for George WOOLLEY
pj
November 17, 2023
I miss you Joey!
January 3, 2010
I worked with Joey for 17 years. Anytime I saw him he a had gentle smile and a story to tell and I never heard him talk bad about anyone. He has been sadly missed and will always be remembered at York County.
Paul Sexton
December 31, 2009
when i found out about joey it was from my brother tim denton,,we lived down the street from the wooleys aand spent many times together....special times,,,we are so sorry ,,,please know we are there for you..joanne and tim denton. (176 sheppard dr)
Beth Terranova
December 31, 2009
Though I didn't know Joey well, I will never forget being at holiday celebrations with the family and he would sometimes be there and he would inevitably joke around and talk about his cat and about computers. I sensed that he had a wry sense of humor and loved to tease you no end. We will miss you, Joey! Beth
December 31, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in the Lord and know that George is where he needs to be, by the side of the Lord. Smile often when you think of George. As long as you hold your memories of him, he'll very be far from you.
Dan Emberton
December 31, 2009
Joey will be missed by a lot of folks. I got to konw him at Yorktown Waste Mgmt Center several years ago. We had a mutal interest in Old TV shows and Joey showed me how access and order them through the internet. He had a tender spot in his heart for wildlife. He gave treats to a buzzard, a sea gull and a racoon. The same animals(he knew by their markings) would show up every day for their treats. He had the same effect for the people using the Yorktown facility. We all are going to miss him so very, very much.
Simone Williams
December 31, 2009
Although, I did not know Mr. Woolley, my heart was deeply sadden when I learned of the accident. I knew the 17yr old in the other car. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray a prayer of comfort for you and your family during this time.
Sam Haywood
December 30, 2009
Joey will be missed by many. He was a great man with a big heart and even bigger sense of humor! I will always remember him through his wonderful unique personality and our many endless discussions about music. He was a very kind man who would always offer food if I was hungry at work, and feed the stray cats or any other animal that found its way to the recycling center. He is always in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam Haywood
December 30, 2009
Joey will be greatly missed by many. He was a great man with a big heart and an even bigger sense of humor. I will always remember his one of a kind personality and of course our endless talks about music at the recycling center.
December 30, 2009
My deepest condolences to Joe's family, he struck me as a fine fellow, dedicated to his job and family.
Mark Swilley
York County
Cindy Summerford
December 30, 2009
T and family, My heart is breaking, Joey was a tresured friend. My job will not be the same without Joey here. We shared so many times fussing and arguing about everything in the world but most of all LAUGHING about silly stuff. Food was a huge topic of ours..we loved to eat!! I will miss Joey so much. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 29, 2009
Tiara and Family;
We knew Joe mostly through our son James Laney and talking to him at work at the recycling center. He was a real gentleman when he was around us.
We are so sorry for your loss and know that you will be in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Virgil and Jean Laney
Tabb, VA
Natalie & Chris Renew
December 29, 2009
To the Wooley Family and T,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Joey about 10 years ago at the County and loved him dearly. He was the nicest and most giving person. And he definitely had a love for music! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
john flaugher
December 29, 2009
I was good friends with Joey in the mid 70's when lived down the street from Joey in Williamsburg. He was one of the easiest going people I have ever come across, possessed a great sense of relating with people and I am sure that his passing is a loss for many.
John Flaugher
Phillip Sweat
December 28, 2009
Have known Joey most of my life throughout our school years and beyond. A caring, gentle guy I always liked. You will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.
Andrew Reeve
December 28, 2009
I was a member of the senior corps and remember Joey well. Although he was 10 years younger than me, he mastered the bass drum, and will be remembered for his time in the senior corps. Now he joins Dallas, Talmadge and other members of the bass drum line who have marched off into the sunset.
December 28, 2009
My heartfelt sympathies go to his family. He was a great employee and friend to all who knew him. My last conversation was actually a hug on December 23 wishing him well. York County, the Department of Environmental and Development Services and particularly our recycling program will miss Joey.
John Hudgins, Director of EDS
Cheryl Will
December 28, 2009
I am still in shock over the loss of Joey. I will always remember the times we all shared as cousins growing up together. Joey was so kind and easy going; I loved being around him. Everyone loved being around Joey. Words cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am about losing Joey, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Love, Cheryl, Frank and Lee(Mount Crawford,VA)
Cheryl Will
December 28, 2009
I am still in shock over the loss of Joey. I will always remember the times we all shared as cousins growing up together. Joey was so kind and easy going; I loved being around him. Everyone loved being around Joey. Words cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am about losing Joey, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Love, Cheryl, Frank and Lee(Mount Crawford,VA)
Clem & Edith Morrissey
December 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Mowery
December 28, 2009
TO My Favorite Aunt, Uncle and Cuz's! I'm still in shock....this is so far out of my comprehension and understanding. I will never forget Joey's scary stories trying to scare me! He was my great big teddy bear! I'm here for you in anyway you need me...we'll get through this together! See you in a few days! I love you all very much!!!!
Mike Gardner
December 28, 2009
To the Woolley family, I have known Joey for about 29 years since starting work at York County. Joey was always a very unique person, and he was well liked by all of us who had the pleasure of working or talking with him. He had quite a sense of humor, and always had something to say about his eclectic taste in music.
Joey will be missed here at York County, and far beyond. It won't be the same visiting the recycling center.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
December 28, 2009
To T and the Woolley Family,
There are no words I can think of to express how we are feeling over the loss of "Joey". He was such a big part of our work family. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through the coming days.
Laurie Halperin
York County Waste Management Center
Katrina Woodfin
December 28, 2009
To Theresa, T, Mr. and Mrs. Woolley,
Wow, I was so deeply saddened to hear of Georges passing. He meant so much to many. I know he will be greatly missed by all. I also know there is nothing I can say to make things better but I do want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all and if there is anything I can do please let me know.
December 27, 2009
To the Woolley Family,
I was sadden to hear of Joe's untimely passing. I too remember him as kind and gentle. We graduated from York High School and were good friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with Joe and his family.
Johnny Robinson, Class of '74
Yorktown
Rusty Cullers
December 27, 2009
Uncle George, Aunt Mary Ellen and dear cousin Colleen,
We are so sorry to hear about Joey's passing. Joey and I had lots of good times playing in Nannie's buildings, looking for old bottles and roaming the woods together. Our heart and prayers go out to you all during this time of mourning. If there is anything I/we can do for you please let us know.
Love,
Rusty & Carolyn
David Meador
December 27, 2009
Joey was a great person and a great friend. He will sadly be missed. My deepest sympathies go to T in this time sorrow.
Chuck Teagle
December 27, 2009
My prayers and thoughts go out to Georges wife and his parents and the other family members at the loss of George. George and I went to school together and were members of WYCS the YHS radio station.
George and I enjoyed our time at WYCS together. A while back George and I Ran into each other and talked about the good times at WYCS. I will always cherish thoses times and wonderful memories.
George is now with Mr.Cecil Dickerson the father of WYCS and I know they are talking about WYCS which is also gone now.
If there is anything I can do for any of Georges family please let me know.
May God Bless You All!
Chuck Teagle (YHS74)
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