Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Feb 25, 1927 – Mar 11, 2024
C. M. Woolard, Jr, age 97, died Monday, March 11, 2024.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday March 16, 2024 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, officiated by Claudia Alligood.
The family will receive friends at the home.
C. M. was born February 25, 1927. On March 22, 1947, he married Geneva Gurganus who preceded him in death on March 21, 2017. He is also preceded in death by a son, Meredith; two granddaughters, Shanna and Laura; a brother, Marvin; and three sisters, Charlotte Sullivan, Irene Thomas and Sarah Garrett.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeannie Woolard (Dale) and Terry K. Woolard; one grandson, Matthew Woolard (Mindy); one great granddaughter, Miranda; one niece/daughter, Joann Gaylord (Jimmy), and several nephews and nieces.
A lifelong carpenter, C. M. honed his talent at the original Moss Planing Mill in Washington, NC, and ended his career as the Carpentry Instructor at John A. Wilkinson High School from 1971 until the school’s consolidation in 1989. He retired to his love of commercial fishing. C. M. was also a founding member of the Bath Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for memorial contributions to be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be addressed to the family online by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Woolard family.
Read MoreJeanne, Terry and Woolard Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. When our family came to visit y’all from San Antonio I remember Uncle CM always welcoming us with a wonderful fish fry dinner accompanied by all of Aunt Geneva’s delicious vegetables, etc.
He was a sweet and gentle man. I know he will be missed by so many.
Please know that you and family are in my loving thoughts and prayers
Jennelle Tallerico
March 18, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Family
All my love to the family & friends of a wonderful man.
Dolores Morgan
March 16, 2024 | Bath, NC | Friend
May you find comfort and peace in the many loving memories you have in your hearts of your precious father. Mr. C. M. blessed many with his talents and kindness. Sending love and hugs-Bill and Betty Slade
Betty Slade
March 16, 2024 | Bath, NC | Friend
Naomi Nimmo
March 15, 2024 | Washington, NC | Acquaintance
So sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. CM. Many good memories at Beaufort Co. Schools.
Clarence Whitley
March 14, 2024 | Washington, NC | Friend
I’m So sorry to hear of his passing. May you find comfort and peace in your precious memories. With sympathy and prayers for all.
LInda Gurganus Lawrence
March 14, 2024 | Mechanicsville, VA | Family
Sorry for your loss. Know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless each of you
Mark and Nora Jo Woolard
March 14, 2024 | Pinetown, NC
Mr.CM was a very kind man. I am sure he will be missed.
Marilyn Moore
March 13, 2024 | Pittsboro, NC | Friend
Terry, Jeannie and Dale, so sorry to hear Mr. C.M. has passed. May God grant you you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. God bless you .
Charlene Hoggard Woolard
March 13, 2024 | Washington, NC | Classmate