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O.B. Wooley Obituary
Jackson, MS
Otis Burton Wooley, Jr., 84, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 10, 2013, with his family by his side. Dr. Wooley was born on November 2, 1928, the only child of Eva Gates and Otis Burton Wooley, Sr. He grew up in Marks, MS, attended schools in Marks and graduated from Gulf Coast Military Academy in 1946. O.B. attended Mississippi State University, where he was president of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and was a member of the MSU Marching Band, completing his degree in 1950. On March 10, 1951, he married the love of his life, Margaret Louise Mercier of Corinth, MS. He began his studies that fall at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN. O.B. completed his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1960 in Nashville, after which they moved to Jackson, MS, to begin his practice with The Woman's Clinic.
O.B. enjoyed his practice at The Woman's Clinic and Baptist Medical Center for over 40 years. Outside his practice, O.B. treasured his family and friends, was a founding member of Northminster Baptist Church, and was philanthropic in his community.
O.B. is survived by his wife, Margaret Louise Mercier (Easie) Wooley of 62 years, his children Otis Burton Wooley, III and his wife Ginger, John Russell Wooley and his wife Becky, Laura Louise Wooley and Dudley Dewitt Wooley and his wife Julie. He is also survived by six grandchildren - Kari Louise Wooley, Laura Lee Wooley Russell (her husband Jordan), Jean Marie Wooley, Elizabeth Gates Wooley, Clayton Mercier Wooley and John Burton Wooley.
Visitation will be held at Northminster Baptist Church, 3955 Ridgewood Road, on Tuesday, June 11 from 5 to 7 pm, and on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 11 am. Funeral services will be held in the sanctuary at Northminster Baptist Church at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 12. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be directed to Northminster Baptist Church (3955 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211) or Baptist Health Foundation (1225 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202).
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Memories and Condolences
for O.B. Wooley
June 24, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Bo Tighe
Carolyn Quarles
June 15, 2013
I can still recall Dr. Wooley's pitocin protocol and could pick out his handwriting today. I took care of many of his patients as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Baptist for many years. He was a true Christian Gentleman. He was an excellent doctor. It was my pleasure to work with him. My sympathies to the family.
Betsy Sligh
June 13, 2013
I am saddened to read of the death of Dr. Wooley. He was my doctor who took care of me for many years before he retired.I respected him greatly. He delivered both of our children and I didn't know until today that he delivered our daughter on his birthday! My deepest sympathy to the Wooleys.
jo white
June 12, 2013
i'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Wooley's passing. He was such a joy to see when I worked at MBMC many many years ago.
June 12, 2013
Dr. John Wooley and family: We are so sorry to hear the loss of your dad. He delivered my brother and I (Mike and Beth McGuffee. My mom, Margaret loved him as a dr and a friend. He will continue to live thru you. You have followed his foot steps. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret McGuffeeWinstead and family.Beth Mullins and family.
Toni Elliott
June 12, 2013
John, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He delivered all the grandkids in our family except for the last on, my Craig, who you delivered. A good man. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Maury Harris
June 12, 2013
Bo,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and you have my deepest sympathy.
Nancy Neil Adcock
June 12, 2013
Love and prayers to all the Wooleys! Dr. Wooley will surely be missed but leaves some incredible memories. There were definatley some smiles, laughter and jokes by those gone before (like A.B. and Bobby) just waiting for for their buddy O.B. He was a great man who I cherished! Nancy
June 12, 2013
With Sympathy,
Paige Moses Long
June 12, 2013
So long, Doc. You were a great buddy at MSU. You were the first person that two of my children ever saw and I guess you knew more about my wife than I did. Toodleooo, my friend. I'll see you Up There.
Louis Malvaney in Biloxi.
Jay Wiener
June 12, 2013
You have my sympathy.
Jack and Linda McDaniel
June 11, 2013
We were so sorry to get word of O.B. today. He has always been so important to us at Northminster and we'll miss his greatly. Also, we regret not being in town for the service on Wednesday. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Dudley Wilson
June 11, 2013
Inez and I were saddened to learn of O.B.'s death. Be assured of our love and prayers and of our great appreciation of him.
MaryAlice Eastland
June 11, 2013
Easie, I am so sorry to read of O.B.'s passing. Bettye Sue and I were always planning a trip to Jackson and a visit with you and other close friends. Just because we never got there does not mean that you were not on our minds and in our hearts. Mary Alice
Clara Mae Lewis
June 11, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Dr. Wooley, he was my Dr. for many years until he retired. He was a very good doctor who really cared about his patients.
Robert Brooks
June 11, 2013
Dudley and Family, Please know that my sincere prayers and thoughts are with each of you and how truly sorry I am to hear of the passing of Dr. Wooley.
Rose Briggs
June 11, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Dr. Wooley passing he was my Doctor and delivered 2 of my kids. He was really a good and caring Doctor.
Bram Neil
June 11, 2013
Easie-Bo-John-Laurie-Dudley--I am so sorry to hear of O.B.'s passing as he and your entire family are such close friends to our entire Neil family here in Nashville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
William Head
June 11, 2013
Mrs Wooley, Bo, John, Laurie, Dudley and Family, I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr Wooley - my prayers and deepest sympathy to you and family - I have fond memories of him and hope you may celebrate his life. Regards, Billy
June 11, 2013
Dear Easie and family,
We will miss our dear friend, OB.
Charlie and I loved being neighbors with you when we lived on Woodvale Street and on Lake Circle. We have such fond memories of all the wonderful trips we took together,
some of the best were with the SCOG group. It was
especially nice for Laurie and Kristi to be such good friends. Leslie and Billy enjoyed all your family,too. We will miss OB so very much. Hope to see you on our way to the beach in July. I will call soon to catch up on everything and see if we can come at a convenient time. So glad Kristi and Laurie remain such good friends.
Love to all,
Jan and Charlie Head
Rickey Mattiace
June 11, 2013
Sorry to hear news about Dr. Wooley. My late Dad and I used to paint the house years ago, my Dad and Dr. had a great respect and relationship for each. Prayers are being said.
June 11, 2013
Dr. Wooley was my Doctor at the Woman's Clinic for many years and I missed him so much when he retired.
He cared for his patients and was such a dedicated Doctor.
May God be with Dr. Wooley's family in this loss.
Shirley Netherland
Yazoo City, MS
Jack Harris
June 11, 2013
Bo, John, Dudley and Family - please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
June 11, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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