Joe A. Woolley

JOE A. WOOLLEY born in Strong, Arkansas on August 14, 1937 passed away on August 8, 2003 in Houston, Texas at the age of 65. Mr. Woolley, was a retired 20 year veteran of National Football League front office and coaching positions with Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, and Arizona Cardinals. He began his career coaching football, basketball, and baseball at Texarkana (Ark.) High School (1962-65) and later moved to Ball High School (1966-72) in Galveston, Texas, leading both schools to state playoff berths in football. Woolley attended Oklahoma State where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball (1960-61) while earning a bachelor's degree in education. He is survived by his son, Scott Woolley and his fiancée, Linda Henson; grandchildren, Taylor and Trent Woolley; sisters, Frances Patterson and Norma Whitehead and her husband John; life long friend, Martha Woolley along with other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 PM Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 South Kirkwood, Stafford. Interment will be at a later date at Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery in Strong, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to St. Luke's Cardio Pulmonary Transport Unit, 1101 Bates, Houston, Texas 77030. Mr. Woolley's family would also like to encourage everyone in the Houston area to become an organ donor.