David L. Woolard

1944 - 2025

David Woolard, age 81, of Princeton, passed away Dec. 12, 2025, at the Elim Home in Princeton. Memorial service was Dec. 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Foley. The Rev. Beverly Brock officiated and a visitation took place at the church. Reception followed at Mr. Jim's in Foley. Burial will take place at a later date in the St. Francis River Cemetery in Foley. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
David Lee Woolard was born Aug. 3, 1944, in Princeton, to LeRoy and Alma (Uran) Woolard. He attended Foley High School and married Rose Henry in Santiago. David farmed most his life near Santiago and worked for Federal Cartridge for 40 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked driving tractors and mowing lawn. He drove tractor for Gilyard Farms for several years. David loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters and son; Tammy (Dean) Remer of Milaca; Peggy (Tom) Gilyard of Clear Lake and Wade of Princeton; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Mike of Santiago, Pat of Big Lake, Angela Monroe of Foley; and special friend, Linda King of Foley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rose; and son, Mark Woolard.