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Phillip Woosley Obituary

WOOSLEY, PHILLIP GENE, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2013.

His wife and daughter were at his side at St. Mary's & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, KY. Phillip was born March 13, 1943 in Caneyville, KY to the late Albert Woosley and Augusta Fraim Woosley Whitehead and stepfather Damon Whitehead. He attended Caneyville High School and played basketball on the Caneyville Purple Flash team, which went to the KY Sweet 16 State Championship in 1962. He attended Western Kentucky University and earned Rank 1 in education and counseling.

Phillip was a part of the Grayson County school system for more than three decades and especially enjoyed his role as a high school guidance counselor. He also drove a school bus for 33 years and chauffeured school children from Grayson County to various performing arts events throughout Kentucky. In addition to his work at school, he also owned his own business, Woosley's Antenna & Electric. He served Grayson County for over 40 years as a licensed electrician, wired homes, installed satellites and put up antennas. After retiring from the County School system, he became Maintenance Supervisor for Homeland, Inc. where he and his crew served over 4,000 apartments throughout the state.

A man of strong faith from a young age, he was a great example to everyone he met. Phillip was known for his gentle smile, bright, blue eyes, blonde hair and his enthusiasm to lend a helping hand to all who asked.

He was preceded in death by a younger brother, Ralph Woosley, of Caneyville.

Phillip is survived by his college sweetheart wife of 43 years, Karen Hopper Woosley of Leitchfield; daughter, Dr. Lynne Michelle Woosley of Louisville; brothers, Wendell (Georgia) Woosley of Louisville, Charles (Linda) Whitehead, Bobby (Patsy) Whitehead, and Roger (Judy) Whitehead, all of Elizabethtown; and two sisters, Pat Bratcher and June (Roscoe) Swift of Caneyville.

Visitation is to be Monday, January 28, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield, and Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 9-11 a.m. at Potter's Hope Church in Leitchfield, with memorial services at 11 a.m., also at Potter's Hope, led by Pastor Wayne Clemons.Internment will be at Layman Cemetery.

Potter's Hope Church: 135 Commerce Dr., Leitchfield 42754 (270-287-9117) Dermitt Funeral Home: 306 W. Main St., Leitchfield 42754 (270-259-4061) In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate donations to the Potter's Hope Food Bank Ministry.

Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 27, 2013.
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Karen, I just found out about Phillip. I am so sorry to hear of his death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember Phillip kindly.

Faye Russell

January 31, 2013

Phillip was a gentleman and a friend. Our prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.

Tom and Pat Davis

January 28, 2013

Phillip was one of my favorite HS teachers at Caneyville. Will always remember his smile and his teasing us.Karen, Michelle, Wendell, Pat, June and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Doris Bratcher Renfrow

January 27, 2013

Donna McCoy

January 27, 2013

Phillip was my high school councilor and later coworker at Homeland Inc. I have always thought a lot of him and will always remember him and his friendship. Karen and Michelle...you both are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathies.

Amanda Joyce

January 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Bonnie Wooden

January 27, 2013

Have had the plasure of knowing Phillip for a good portion of my life. All of the Woosley Family are some great friends. I will always remember his smile, and his funniness. Prayers to his Family.

Mayreen Pierce Hampton

January 27, 2013

Charlotte Gower

January 27, 2013

Truly a great man, a wonderful friend and a loving family. I am so proud to say, "I am Phillip's cousin." My prayer is that God will bless and strength his family and I know he will.

Dale Woosley

January 27, 2013

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