Dr. James Walter Wooldridge Jr.

I have to say this! My father passed away exactly one month from my father age 91! Dr. Wooldridge always supported me while I was caring for my father and being in charge at the Adolescent Treatment Center where he showed up all the times in the evenings for the children. The children would run to him to share their progress and goals! He was a Gem
I don´t know if God still make them like he did Dr. Wooldridge. Here it is almost five years coming since he´s been gone and it´s like it´s been yesterday! God I miss him sooo much as if he was my big brother!! Love and continuous prayers to his family! WOW! I can only imagine them missing their mom and dad!! It has to be difficult at times because he was a loving husband and father! He always talked about his wife and children!!! You guys were all special to him!!! Missing him forever!!!

I think about Dr. Wooldridge all the time!!! I sure do miss him so much!!! He was extra special and really cared for all!!! There is no one like him!!! I pray his words, works, and kind deeds provided the highest pillars in Paradise!! He was the best!!

Carolyn El, RN MHA MBA BSN

God bless you Dr wooldridge.i know you cant hear me talking to you.because your gone and with the lord.im in great faith thats where your at!!!! but just if you can hear me. or if your family reads these messeges.you honestly did save my life.by the things you have said to me.and the medications you placed me on.its only because of you that im still living today. i just got ot of prison.and you was the first person i was going to contact.so i could talk to.and ask you from what all i was dealing with what would be the best meds to start off with to get me stable.im not doing good doc at all.but just knew you could have help me.so now what do i do???????? im having alot of bad i mean really BAD!!!! panic attacts.and my social anxiety is at the worse as its ever been.i only feel comfortable when im alone in my room and no one is around me. i just dont want to be bothered.i feel at my best when im sleep.but any way.your not here any more so i dont know who to go to.i miss you Doc so much.i wish i stll had you to talk to.im sorry.i did take the time i had when you where around for granted Tommy Buchanan

There aren't many days that my sister, who was a patient, does not remember him and all the advice and support he gave her. We are so grateful that he crossed our paths. Still miss him.

I am still missing this wonderful and caring man. It´s been a year but it feels like yesterday that he left us all. I miss how caring he was, I hadn´t had a doctor make me feel like a person from the moment I met him. He cared enough to take me on as a patient when no one else would. It still makes me cry to know how accepting he was of me as a person, I miss him dearly.

I would like you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during the passing of your father. He was my doctor for many years and I will never forget his philosophical words through the years. He was a good doctor and I will miss him dearly. He brought a lot of knowledge and expertise to the Petersburg area. God rest his soul. Amen

Dr. Wooldridge is a wonderful man!!! I won’t ever forget him for all he did for me and our clients. A remarkable spirit!!! A fun loving sense of humor and May God Bless him for all the love he shared about his beautiful wife. He loved her dearly. We love Dr. Wooldridge dearly and miss him sooo much!!!

Dr Wooldridge touched my heart the moment we met. He was so caring and understanding when no one else in his profession was to me. He helped make me whole again when I needed a doctor desperately. He took time to help me and always treated me with kindness and respect. He had such a great sense of humor, and spoke of his family always, while retelling me their funny stories of his kids growing up.
He was the only doctor willing to treat me in this area. This made him a hero to me, and now I feel so sad and lost. He was one of a kind, and I will miss him so much as I know his family will as well.
I am so proud to have called him my doctor! Thank you for sharing your dad with me!

I was a patient of Dr. Wooldridge for over 20 years. He was an excellent doctor. He treated me with the utter most respect and kindness. He understood me as a patient and a human being. He spoke so highly of his family and how proud he was of his children. He was a great and wise man. If it weren't for Dr. Wooldridge I wouldnt be where I am in my personal life. He gave me hope when I was so lost. He changed my life in so many ways. I'm so very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by so many people.

Although my sadness could never compare to yours, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Wooldridge family. His life long accomplishments and devotion to his family were immeasurable. I will forever be thankful to have known him during my lifetime. The world has lost a great blessing that was here to help many. May the memories retold by others as with yours, be a source of comfort during this time. Peace be with you all.

What a remarkable man. I’m sitting here at work and I see Dr. Wooldridges’ numbers on everything. It brings tears to my eyes that I can’t call him anymore or listen to his wonderful sense of humor. He is one man of integrity who adored his wife and children. Thank you so much Dr. Wooldridge for always being so kind even when we had to wake you at 2 in the morning because one of his children clients needed him. He was always pleasant to share with. I remembered how we struggled with Zoom so Dr. Wooldridge could continue to see his patients during the COVID-19.
He is dearly missed by all!!!

Dr Wouldridge was a amazing man and doctor. He cared for me and my mother since I was 13 years old and on more then one occasion I feel like he saved my life. He never made me feel bad about myself and was always there to make me smile when I was upset. He always worked around my work schedule to me sure he could take care of my medical needs. He was a amazing man I never trusted someone else with my mental health . My condolences for his entire family. When his office told me he passed away I was devastated. I am praying for the family Dailey.. love always, Ashley johnston and family

Dr Wouldridge was a amazing man and doctor. He cared for me and my mother since I was 13 years old and on more then one occasion I feel like he saved my life. He never made me feel bad about myself and was always there to make me smile when I was upset. He always worked around my work schedule to me sure he could take care of my medical needs. He was a amazing man I never trusted someone else with my mental health . My condolences for his entire family. When his office told me he passed away I was devastated. I am praying for the family Dailey.. love always, Ashley johnston and family

When I called today to see why my child's medication was not refilled, I learned of Dr. Wooldridge's passing. I was heartbroken as he had been my son's doctor since he was in Elementary school and he is now 16. What an amazing man he was and I will forever be grateful. He certainly will be missed and it will not be the same without him. May God be with your family. Prayers.

I'm in just shock. He had been one of my son's doctors for a couple of years now. He has Autism, he would always make sure he was talking to him, asking him questions, telling jokes etc. Many doctors would talk to us as if he wasn't there. Just had seen him a few weeks prior and he was fine! It was difficult to tell our son since we recently lost his grandma. I knew he had 4 kids like us, and my heart goes out to them. It's never easy losing a parent, especially unexpectedly. Remember it's not that time heals all wounds, it's what you do in that time that does. He was such a great doctor, and I'm sure he was a great dad, husband, friend, co worker and more! Our condolences and prayers are sent.

It is still a shock to realize that we can no longer chat and share stories at family gatherings. Since COVID times, we had postponed all the gatherings and we agreed that it would be great to have them again. I was so looking forward seeing you at Thanksgiving this year! You were always kind and happy no matter what disasters were happening in the world and I looked forward to hearing your viewpoint. Rest in peace knowing your children are absolutely brilliant and will carry on your legacy.

He was funny compassionate easy to talk to he always had a story to tell to make u feel better or gt ur mind off ur own problems. It was a honor to know him and he will b so missed I feel so privileged to have known him. To his family I know from the way he talked about everyone u were loved dearly. I am so very uh sorry for ur loss .

I'm deeply saddened to just hear the sad news. He was an awesome dr to my son of 12 years and was always proud of his achievements. He was a caring and and so full of life. The family will be in our prayers. Dr.Wooldridge will definitely be missed. My son 16 years old will be crushed when I tell him. I am also crushed. He was a great man.

My condolences goes to the family

My name is Bruce Erie and I was a proud member of the Boys choir at Christ the King from 1963-1967. James was an instrumental part of our recording of the album "Lamb of God" under the direction of Mr. Daniel McCullough. James and his brother William (Billy) played the piano and the organ during our rehearsals and also on Sunday morning services at Christ The King Church. The Wooldridge brothers were a vital part of the music environment at the church. Thank you for allowing them to shine a little light into our lives and the memories will last forever. Thank you James.

My condolences to Jim´s children: Walter, David, Thomas and Katy. Your father was a joy to know and talk to, in my time with him as a fellow choir member. He has left the legacy of his love of music to his children; fine musicians all.

What an awesome man! We met back in 2014 and he diligent tried to help my disabled son who was having so many psych issues and behaviors. I loved our talks, his insightfulness, his concern, and how he was always available when I sent out an SOS. He will be truly missed. Prayers to his family.

Dr Wooldridge was always understanding funny and caring. He always had time to tell a joke. He made a difficult place
much warmer and reminded everyone to be kind. Such a good man!

My heart is broken for the loss of your very sweet and loving father. He was my daughters dr for several years, and we loved him just like he was family. We will miss you so much sweet sweet man. Prayers are with the entire family! God Bless you all.

Dr Woolridge was my psychiatrist of almost 8 years, since I was 13 years old. I’m absolutely devastated. I’m so sorry for the families loss and for all of his patients as well. We love you!

Jim, I am missing you very much, this was too unexpected, You should have been here with us. I spoke to you last week and you asked me to pray for you. I prayed several times. Your last words to me were “give my love to Mona and the kids”.

Dr. Wooldridge was such a wonderful doctor and I am grateful for the opportunity I had to work with such a kind- hearted, thoughtful, caring man! On the weekends he covered at PSH, he bought all the units bagels for breakfast. It was so obvious he genuinely cared about the staff! He truly loved his family as he spoke of them everytime we talked. He always made me smile and I loved his witty jokes! May you rest in peace Dr. Wooldridge... you will be missed!

A wonderful human being with a phenomenal heart. You are missed Dr. Wooldridge.

He was a wonderful man. Who wouldn’t let you leave without a smile and a laugh. He will be greatly missed.

I worked with Dr. Wooldridge at PSH. He would always stop at my office door to tell me a joke, or just to say hello. This man was a bright spot in every day! He will be greatly missed.

I worked with Dr. Woodridge, "Wooly" "Jim" for 11 years as a nurse. He mentioned his wife and children every shift, his biggest Joy, in this world. He always shared a joke with us and his love. He talked of his wife coming home to the door wide open and going up stairs to find him asleep with his daughter and youngest son asleep with a book he was reading still lying open and the other two asleep as well. How they balanced life and through everything how he tried to love. He listened and empathized with all of us nurses on duty and off. He knew all the Presidents from Washington to Trump and shared memories of the 60s with us. He listened to the patients and never wrote anyone off or just went through the motions with them. He practiced love and ministered to the community with grace, humility and compassion. I'm deeply saddened by a loss I feel missing him. Selfish as it may be, because I know he is with his love now and they will sing together again in heaven. I'd like to send my love to his family and 4 children. I'm my 36 years I've never met a man, I hope my own boys turn out like more than him. I want his family to know we will all never forget how special Dr. W has been to us all. ❤

I loved working with Dr. Wooldridge at PSH and admired him as a professional. He was so genuine, gentle, and kind. He told the sweetest stories of his kids and his wife. May he rest in peace and may God comfort his family.

My most heartfelt Sympathy and Condolences.We were classmates at NCHS and had shared some good times together.
So sorry for your loss.
He was a quiet giant among men. God Bless you all.

Margaret and family,
I am so sorry to hear that your brother, Jimmy, passed away. I remember spending a lot of time at your house when we were students at Christ the King. I just recently lost my brother, Chip(John) who was the same age as Jimmy and was in the same class at CTK. I will pray for your family during this sad time.
Love,
Kathy Ellis Slavin

Dr. Wooldridge meant so much to my sister and me. My sister has been a patient of his for several years and his concern and compassion toward her was amazing. He helped her through many crises and she will miss him so much. We are so sad for your loss. We know he loved his wife and children so much. I also thought of him as a friend to us even though it was a professional connection. He went out of his way to help.

Offering sincere condolences to the Woolridge family. Dr. Woolridge was a wonderful, caring and kind man. I will miss him.

Our prayers for the entire Woolridge family. Jim was a physician´s physician. He understood the sacredness of every life and this was evident in his commitment to work and family. We were honored to have walked a small part of the road with him.

My sincere sympathy to Jimmy's family. I treasure the times we had as children playing hide and seek, catching lightning bugs and the wonderful birthday parties at his house. He will be greatly missed.

Katie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember our many chats at Lucy Corr over the years when you would visit your mom.

My deepest sympathy. I worked with Dr Wooldridge at PS. He was very kind and caring doctor.

May he rest in peace. Godspeed, Dr. Wooldridge. ✝

Dr. Wooldridge, it was my honor and pleasure to work with you and to know you. Thank you for all you did to better the lives of others. You will be greatly missed.