Robert Lee "Bobby" Woolbright

Robert Lee "Bobby" Woolbright obituary

Robert Lee "Bobby" Woolbright

Robert Woolbright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Otts Funeral Home - Sulligent on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Robert Lee "Bobby" Woolbright, age 84, of Vernon, AL, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00pm at Celebration Worship Center. Pastor James Godsey and Sister Judy Elmore to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the memorial service from 1:00pm until 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Celebration Worship Center, 100 Williams Street, Vernon, AL 35592.

Bobby was born on August 6, 1941 in Sulligent, AL to the late Hobby Lee "Jack" Woolbright and the late Lula Bell King Woolbright. He attended Pine Springs for Elementary school and graduated from Sulligent High School. Bobby had a passion for gardening and loved to play in the dirt. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially farming, doing yard work, and loved woodworking, which he was very skilled at. Bobby was a very humble and kind man, always giving unconditionally to his family. They were his treasure and he devoted his life to them. His tender heart and loving spirit will always be cherished and greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Survived By:

Wife: Bertha Cunningham Woolbright, Vernon, AL

Son: Robert "Brad" Woolbright, Tuscaloosa, AL

Daughter: Beth (Walker) Hays, Memphis, TN

Stepdaughters: Cheryl Kincaid, Tulsa, OK

Carla Cunningham, Tulsa, OK

Christy (Ken) Good, Tulsa, OK

Sister: Barbara Carruth, Sulligent, AL

Grandchildren: Jordan Hays, Abby Hays, Eric Russell (Somer),

Britney (Justin) Eiynck, Blake (Haley) Russell, Jordan James, Ashley Summers (Kirk Roper),

Chelsea (Kyle) Engel, Paxton Good, Daisy Good, and Larissa Good

Great Grandchildren: 13

Host of Nieces, Nephews, and Special Friends

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Jack and Lula Bell Woolbright

Sisters: Jessie Nell Woods and Kathleen Woolbright

Grandchildren: Jason Neal and Jessi Trimm

Brothers In Law: Dewey Carruth and William Woods

Nephew: Berney Carruth

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing

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Otts Funeral Home - Sulligent

4255 Highway 278 West P.O. Box 923, Sulligent, AL 35586

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