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for C.J. Woollum
Jerome "Popcorn" Nicholson
February 2, 2022
C. J. ran a great program and he loved what he did for so many years. Always tried to encourage the students.
I enjoyed playing for him because he liked to run the ball.
Thank you for some great memories!
Popcorn
Dennis Woollum
February 17, 2013
I am sorry for the loss of my first cousin, C.J. I had met him once in 1980 in Kentucky while I visited from California.
Patrick & Lindsay Cimon
February 11, 2013
Emily & Kristy,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for your family. Trust in God with all of your hearts, he WILL get you through this!
February 11, 2013
Kristy and Emily,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a great guy. Our love and prayers to your family.
Debbie and Butch Dillon-Townes
michael white
February 11, 2013
he was a good ad
Susan Price
February 11, 2013
Wooluum Family,
May God's peace with you all.
Jeffrey Gatling
February 11, 2013
I have fond memories of Coach Woollum as my gym teacher at Stonewall Jackson elementary school.My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family.
Ken Labanowski
February 10, 2013
My Condolences to the Wollum family.
I was recruited by coach Wollum back in 1977,and he was the main reason I went to Marshall University.He impressed me and my Mom and Dad.
During my Years at Marshall Coach Wollum was always a positive factor in our teams success, and stressed the importance of getting our Degree.
May he rest in Peace
February 10, 2013
My condolences to the Woollum family.One of the main reason's I went to Marshall University was because of Coach Woollum,when he recruited me back in 1977.I liked him right away.During my Years at Marshall he had such a positive effect on all the players.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Ken Labanowski
February 10, 2013
The night before C.J. accepted the CNU basketball coaching position, he knocked on my door and explained he would be leaving his current business postion to go to CNU as the new basketball coach. He let me know his former job would need someone. That lead to my interviewing and accepting the position he was vacating. That was a really big part of C.J. Wollum. He was always going the extra mile to help people.
David Bouteiller
February 10, 2013
"My heart goes out to you, Suzanne, and to the entire Woollum family."
Janice (Virginia Wesleyan College)
February 10, 2013
Emily and Kristy, Dan and I send our prayers and sympathy in the loss of your dad. Katey & Dan O'Brien
February 10, 2013
Emily and Kristy,
We were sorry to hear about your father. Our sympathy to you and your family.
The Manosos
Linda Heskett Snider
February 9, 2013
Good-bye my friend, it has been so long ago that we meet in high school. RIP and my thoughts and prayer are with your family.
February 9, 2013
My prayers and love are with the entire Woollum family. The greatest coach in D3 history. Thanks coach for giving me the opportunity to change my life.
Albert Haskins
Kitty and Terry Heffington
February 9, 2013
What a loss for the peninsula! C. J. was a wonderful coach, passionate leader, and delightful coworker. I was the Alumni Director from 1994-2000 and worked with him on several events. He was always willing to personally help me with any project. Alumni loved to see him at special events both on campus and around the state. My husband and I enjoyed attending games, we enjoyed watching C.J. from the sidelines as much as the game itself! I remained on campus until 2009 and continued to see him on a regular basis. To his daughters...losing parents has to be one of the toughest things that we have to go through in this life. And to Suzanne and all other family and friends, you too have our deepest sympathy. Cherish your memories from over the years. He truly was a legend and we certainly will miss running into him around town and other encounters with him both on and off campus. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time. God Bless.
Christina Armstead
February 9, 2013
I cannot express how much your advice meant so much to me my freshman year in a place. You always had a smile for me when I saw you in the gym or around campus. You will be truely missed Coach Woollum.
Steven Butler
February 9, 2013
My prayers and condolences go out to the Woolum family. It was indeed my honor to have him as my coach for my two years at CNU. A great coach...a great leader...a great man!
George & Jane Webb
February 9, 2013
Dear Kristy, Emily and Suzanne,
We have been praying for C J since we first heard of his cancer, and we are so sad for you and for all of us who worked with, admired and were fond of C J. During the years that IT Services and the office of the CIO were in Ratcliffe, our relationship with C J was always positive. Further, he was open to our personal cause of racing sailing as a Collegiate sport. He was a fine man, and we are so sorrowful that he lost the battle.
May God bless you all.
Pati Farina
February 9, 2013
To the entire Woollum family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you all during this time of grief. We remember foundly when Pati baby sat for the girls and they played with our Maegan, Michael and Sarah. Those were happy times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God bless each and every one of you. C.J. will be missed, but he will never be forgotten.
The Farina Family (Pati and Carl)
The Baileys
February 9, 2013
Limitless undying love, which shines around me like a million suns, it calls me on and on across the universe. (The Beatles, from the song, "Across The Universe")
February 9, 2013
The family of H.Westcott Cunningham send sincere expressions of sympathy to the Woollum Family. When Scott returned to Virginia he and C.J. became friends. He did such a superior coaching job and was an important part of the University.
Cecil Cary Cunningham (Mrs.H. Westcott}
Brian Madden
February 9, 2013
My condolences to the family. CJ was a great person. He was the person that gave me my chance. He was my coach, my mentor and my friend. He was always supportive throughout anything and everything. I will miss you.
Richard and Grace MacDonald
February 8, 2013
Sending our condolences to Kristy, Emily and the Woolum family.
Lewis Frank Byrum
February 8, 2013
He was my room mate at Virginia Tech in 1966. He loved people,music,and basket ball. I think he lived his dream and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
February 8, 2013
Woollum Family,
May God comfort each of you at this time. Coach C. J. dedicated his life to that which he loved, people and sports. I played on his first championship basketball team at CNU in
85-86. C. J. once told me…there's nothing like the first championship.
However, all of C. J's championships were special to him, just like all of his players. God allowed me to run across C.J. about six months ago and he got my attention in the store. He made a few jokes as usual. Thanks coach C.J. Woollum for all the great basketball memories! Your Point Guard, Jerome "Popcorn" Nicholson
Chelsey Duncan
February 8, 2013
My heart goes out to the Woollum Family. Thoughts and prayers, Em.
Brook & Nick Pittinger
February 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kristy, Emily and the entire Woollum family. All our love. The Pittinger's
Stacey Lipscomb
February 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the Woolum family.
Markeo King
February 8, 2013
Woollum Family
My prayer, deepest and sincere sympathy to you. When you are knocked off your feet by life's difficulties, remember that "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" Psalm 46:1. There is no place where earth's sorrows are felt more than heaven. Miss you coach!
February 8, 2013
Coach you will be missed more than you will ever know by all of the young men like me who played for you and admired you. Those 2 years of playing for you at CNC were some of my fondest memories. God Bless you and your family. Somewhere in heaven a team has a new coach that loves to run the break.
#34 Brian Stawski 88-89
Class of 1990
Hasti Hejazi
February 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of CJ's family and friends. We lost a great man who leaves a lasting legacy, the greatest being his two wonderful daughters. With much love and prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Claudette Thorpe Canady
February 8, 2013
To the Woollum Family
My deepest and sincere sympathy to you in the passing of C.J. His earthly presence will be missed, but his spirit will live on in the memories of many whose lives he influenced and touched. We love him but God loved him best!
Bob Hilling
February 8, 2013
Thank you for this opportunity to exend our heartfelt, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of C.J.
He and his CNU Athletic Department will always be appreciated as a friend for the wonderful relationship that we've had over the years. Thank you C.J. and Go Captains !!
Trophy World, Inc.
Jim WORDEN
February 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. He was my loyal friend for many years,and he will be deeply missed.
Sandra Johnson
February 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family of this outstanding man. I was truly blessed to work for C.J. He will truly be missed. May the God of comfort keep you in this most difficult time. Sandra Johnson
Scharnelle Hamlin
February 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Woollum and CNU Family on the lost of such a great man! CJ touched many lives even those of some he may have never even met personally. Praying for comfort and strength through this difficult time.
February 8, 2013
C. J. was an exceptional coach and person. His accomplishments were truly remarkable. Our sympathy goes out to his family.
Jay and Nora
JOy K.
February 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. CNU Athletics will certainly miss you C.J. Rest in peace.
Chris Jones
February 8, 2013
To Suzanne and the Woollum family words can't describe how all of you are feeling right now. CJ was an unbelievable friend and mentor to me. I will miss him dearly
Sean
February 8, 2013
All my thoughts and prayers go to the Woolum family and friends. It is a tough time for anyone who knew C.J.Woollum. He was a incredible man whom I admire for everything he accomplished in his personal and buisness life. I was lucky to know C.J. and He will be truly missed.
February 8, 2013
MY HEART GO OUT TO THE FAMLIY MAY GOD BLESS YOU JACKIE BLOUNT CAREGIVER
February 8, 2013
Sending prayers and love to Emily and family.
Susan and John Payne
Richmond VA
Formerly of Newport News
Cathy Riddick
February 8, 2013
Coach Woollum will always be the epitome of CNU athletics. During my time at CNU, he was a true visionary that created a stellar program. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have been a part of the tradition he instilled for excellence on and off the field. His legacy will continue to grow at CNU.
Cathy Riddick Class of 1997
February 8, 2013
Kristy & Emily so sorry to hear about your father. Our Love & Prayers, The Wahlert Family
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