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Allen Womack retired in 2002 as President and Chief Operating Officer of BWX Technologies, Inc., one of Lynchburg's largest employers. During his 34 year career, he served as chief operat-ing executive for enterprises as diverse as heat exchanger manufacture and international engineering contracting, directed Research and Development for a Fortune 500 company, and managed energy development programs for the United States Government.
Allen Womack was a leader of innovation throughout his career. In 1994 he served as President of the Industrial Research Institute, the nation's foremost organization of industrial technology executives. He received his bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a member of the Society of Sigma XI and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and produced numerous technical publications, research papers and patents in experimental astrophysics, nuclear measurement technology, nuclear power operations and other energy technologies.
He also served on numerous corporate and charitable boards, including the Naval Submarine League, the Industrial Research Institute, The Foundation for Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, the Alzheimer's Association of Central Virginia and the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation. He served as an advisor to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. He served in the United States Navy Reserve. He was active as an officer in the First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg and served as President of the Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts, Inc. and as chairman of its trustees.
A memorial service for Allen Womack is scheduled at four o'clock on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Allen and Linda Womack Memorial Fund for the Restoration of the Academy Music Theatre, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia 24504, and can also be made through the website at academyfinearts.com by clicking on "donate now" and selecting "construction".
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for Edgar Womack
Polly Payne
March 20, 2008
We met only through a few phone contacts, yet in that brief span of time, his courage and determination, caring and concern was clear and passionate. I wish you peace and harmony during these next weeks and months, as you experience the grief process. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all those who shared their journey with your father.
Pauleta (Polly) C. Payne, Ph.D.
Victoria Johnson
March 14, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Womacks passing. Your Mother was a wonderful woman who was great volunteer for the Red Cross. Your mother and father were very generous to the local Red Cross. They enabled us to provide service to those in need in the community they loved! They were so kind in so many ways I know they will be greatly missed by many. We feel very fortunate to have been included in their lives, they truly made a difference! I know you are proud of the lives they had.
Pam Richmond (Sattler)
March 5, 2008
Connie and Cyndi,
Although it has been years and years and years...and we were only friends for our short stay in Lynchburg, I have many fond memories of you all, your family, and your hospitality. I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Berthold
March 4, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Womack's passing. He was an excellent physicist and an excellent manager.
My condolences to the family.
Chuck and Joan Larson
March 3, 2008
It was a pleasure to work closely with Allen during all of the years he was associated with the Industrial Research Institute, particularly his time as President. He was a great engineer, an excellent manager and always a gentleman, with a wonderful sense of humor and love of family.
Ludita Vallarta
February 28, 2008
To the family of Allen Womack:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Industrial Research Institute, our deep sympathy and condolences at Allen's passing. He served the Institute well with his dedication and service, first as a Board member from 1990-1996, then as IRI Chairman from 1994-1995.
Sandra Denius Keeley
February 28, 2008
I enjoyed knowing Allen through Melbourne High School days long ago and remember especially his energy, good humor and curiosity . My condolences and prayers to family members.
Caroline (Shircliff) Fisk
February 27, 2008
I was so heartbroken to hear about your dad's passing. Your parents were both so supportive during my own father's illness and your dad was such a great supporter and volunteer towards our leukemia fundraising. He will be deeply missed by us all. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!.
Bill and Patti Kelleher
February 27, 2008
Dear Connie and Cynthia, How terribly saddened Bill and I are to have read about the death of your Dad. What beautiful and wonderful people your Dad and Mom were. They were very special friends to us. How we wish that we could be in Lynchburg with you all at this time. Please be assured that our prayers go out to you all. May you find God's love and blessings during this time.
Fondly, Bill and Patti Kelleher
Wilhelmina(Billie) (Turck)Darling
February 27, 2008
Many friends of Melbourne High School will miss Allen. My Prayers go to the Family.
Rodger and Sheila McKain
February 27, 2008
Allen touched our lives in many ways. The fond memories will be with us forever. His dedication and enthusiasm were examples for everyone. Our prayers are with you.
Ann Bernick
February 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cynthia Carlin
February 26, 2008
Dear family members,
Charlie and I send our sympathy at your great loss. I personally worked very closely with Allen during the time he headed the Research and Development Division in Alliance. We worked together on his presentations, technical papers and his annual meetings with McDermott. He was an extremely intelligent leader and very much a perfectionist. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. All of our best to you and yours.
Gwen Singletary
February 26, 2008
I went through school with Allen in Melbourne Florida. Many of his classmates are talking to one another today, emailing and recalling our many fond memories of him. Allen's many contributions in so many ways live on. Sincerely, Gwen Herring Singletary
Jim Hicks
February 26, 2008
To the family of Allen Womack
I was deeply saddened to hear of Allen's passing. He was indeed a very special person. I worked with him during the B&W days when he was in Lynchburg, and more recently on the Board of Trustees for the Academy of Fine Arts. His leadership on the Board will help us to continue and achieve the goals he sought there.
Nancy (Harrison) Nix
February 26, 2008
Connie and Cyndy,
What fond memories I have of both of your dear parents! They invested so much in your lives and in the lives of everyone that they knew. I pray that you will find comfort in our Savior Jesus Christ! He grants the peace that passes all understanding!
Neil Carpenter
February 26, 2008
We knew your Dad and Mom as active and loving members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Akron. They were both missed when left.
I've informed our current pastor Derek Starr Redwine and Al will be remembered in Sunday's service.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gene & Judy Michaud
February 25, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to you Connie and to you Cindy and your family on your loss. I had the pleasure of working with your Dad for 11 years at the B&W Research Center. He and I were in touch until the last month while he was in Richmond. He will be missed by many friends and associates. Our prayers are with you and yours during these difficult times.
James Tulenko
February 25, 2008
Allen, it was a pleasure working with you. Your outstanding personality will be missed. You contributed much to Lynchburg during your life.
David Raj
February 25, 2008
Allen will be missed. A technical "genius", who got to the heart of every problem (even in areas that were not his specialty) and made the correct decision. I was amazed at how he remembered the names of engineers who he had not seen for a long time.
Marsha Nadler
February 25, 2008
I have always enjoyed laughing and talking with Allen. He was constantly thanking me. I am a volunteer at the AFA. I will miss his personality, charm and, of course, his wit and smile. He was a very special person. God is enjoying his humor now. I am so sorry. Please accept my deepest condolences. Marsha Nadler
Bill Downs
February 25, 2008
I worked for Allen when he was Vice President of R&D for B&W. He was the most thorough, demanding but fair executive that I had the pleasure to work for and when you had his support you knew it was honest sopport and probably correct as well.
I'm saddened by our loss. He was often in my thoughts.
Debbie Jones
February 25, 2008
Connie and Cynthia,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Allen. I worked with your Dad at the Rⅅ for many years. I thought highly of him - he was a very fair man and that's hard to find in industry anymore. Your Mom was the greatest. She was never "all about herself". When they moved to N.O., she invited me to "come stay with us". She was so very personal.
Connie - Every time I see you on TV I think of your Mother. You resemble her greatly. It makes me smile!
Cynthia - Grandkids are the greatest gift in the world, which I'm sure both Allen and Linda have told you. Your Dad called on his cell to work once and you could hear him talking with your oldest in the backseat about it being too early for french fries...during the conversation I over heard him ordering french fries at a drive thru. Made me laugh. When he made a decision at work, that was the end of it - see, grandkids ruled his world.
I will keep both of you in my prayers. I strongly feel your loss and it was a true pleasure to have known both of them.
Debbie Jones
berkley carter mills
February 25, 2008
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