Claude William Woolridge III

Claude William Woolridge III obituary

Claude William Woolridge III

Claude Woolridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Callaham Funeral Home on Nov. 28, 2025.
Claude William Woolridge III, 78, of Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Syracuse, New York, passed away on November 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 14, 1947, in Syracuse, NY, and spent most of his life in Charleston, SC. He was the son of the late Claude William Woolridge Sr. and Mary Delinsky Woolridge of Syracuse, NY.

Claude retired after 35 years from Kapstone Papermill, WestRock, now SC Ports. He was highly active and enjoyed water and all outdoor sports.

He is survived by his wife, Arthena "Tina" Woolridge of Kermit, WV; three siblings, Sean, Scott and Kimberly, all of Syracuse, NY; and several extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.

Funeral services will be held at Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield Chapel in Warfield, KY on Monday, December 1, at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Russell Ball officiating. Burial will follow at the family cemetery in Rosetown, Kermit, WV. Friends may visit at the chapel Monday starting at 10:00am until the time of service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.

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