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Jack WINDLEY Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elaine Carawan Windley; sons, Linwood Pharr "Woody" Windley (Kate) of Roanoke, Lance Eugene Windley (Jennifer) of Raleigh, N.C.; and daughter, Jackie Windley Leonard of Red Oak, N.C.; and grandchildren, Brooke and Tara Windley, Jake and Luke Leonard, and Grayson and Seren Windley. Jack is also survived by brothers, Richard E. "Gene" Windley (Pam) of Gloucester, Oliver P. "Buddy" Matthews of Florence, Ala.; and one sister, Janie Matthews Garrett (Frank), of Orlando, Fla.; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack L. Windley Sr. and Ruby Harrison Matthews; and by a daughter, Peggy Denise Windley.
Jack was born in Swan Quarter, N.C., on May 18, 1931, and moved to Newport News in the 1940's. He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Ala., and served two years in the National Guard during the Korean War. After returning home, he graduated from East Carolina University in 1957. Jack worked for N.C. Vocational Rehabilitation for one year before moving to Virginia in 1958 where he worked for the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services until his retirement in 1991.
Jack was an avid animal lover and sports enthusiast. Although he had many different kinds of pets, including birds, cats, dogs, and hamsters, he dearly loved his Beagles and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
Jack was a member of the Virginia State Football Officials Association for more than 30 years. He also umpired baseball on the Peninsula for more than 25 years. Jack loved playing golf in his spare time with his golf buddies and was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Claytor Rollins Funeral Home in Poquoson. A memorial service will be held there on Saturday, April 10, at 3 p.m. After the service the family will receive relatives and friends at the Briar Patch Tea Room in Poquoson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Aid Society or the S.P.C.A.
Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack WINDLEY
April 15, 2010
Elaine,
We are sorry to hear of Jack's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Andree & Chuck Lupico
Poquoson, VA
April 13, 2010
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Remember Jack by honoring his memory each day.
~Doug and Liz Hausner
Barbara Johnson
April 11, 2010
Elaine,
I was sorry to hear of Jack's passing.
May God bless you and your family in this sad time.
April 10, 2010
Elaine and family,
We are so sorry for your sudden loss. We did not have the privilege of knowing Jack for a very long time, but it was evident to us that he was loved and respected by many.
Sincerely,
Rick and Jeanette Rader
Roanoke, VA
Clare DesJarlais
April 9, 2010
We are sorry for your loss and we will keep your family in our prayers.
Clare & Mel DesJarlais
Katie Pero
April 9, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles and Mary Claire Straub
April 9, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Toni Clements
April 9, 2010
Mrs. Windley, Lance, Woody, Jackie, and extended Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences for your sudden loss. I hope as you grieve, you will feel the love of each other and all of your friends. We will support you through this difficult time.
April 9, 2010
To Jack's family including Gene in Gloucester, my condolences. Jack was a fine man and contributed a great deal to Peninsula sports. He was a very fine sports official and had many great stories about sports. Bobby Mears, Newport News, Va
Debbie Turner Nadeau
April 9, 2010
Mrs. Elaine, Woody, and family:
We are so sorry for your sudden loss. We will be praying for you and your family during this very difficult time and for the weeks and months to follow.
April 9, 2010
Lance, Jennifer and the Windley family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bobby, Tamara and Mary Logan Shatterly (Raleigh, NC):
April 9, 2010
Elaine and Family:
Susan and I are very sorry to hear that Jack passed away. We will be thinking of you and the family during this difficult time. God bless you and family members during your time of grief.
Cliff & Susan Coffman
Poquoson, Va.
Anna Roberts
April 9, 2010
Lance, Jennifer and Windley family:
We are so sorry for your sudden loss and will be thinking of you all during this difficult time. - Anna and Jeff Roberts
Warren Hickmott Family
April 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dee Bartram
April 9, 2010
Elaine and family,
Larry and I are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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