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1923
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2009
John Womack Obituary
John Paul Womack, longtime resident of Oxnard, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2009. He was 85.
John was born in 1923, in Fort Worth, Texas, and resided in Andersonville, Tenn., until joining the United States Navy at age 17. The family moved to California in 1957. In addition to serving in the Navy from 1940 to 1960, he worked for the civil service at Point Mugu until his retirement in the late 70s.
He is survived by his sister, Ruth Johnson; daughter, Audrey Rader; son, Thomas Womack; grandchildren, Coriander, Orion, Isaiah and Tessa Womack, Kristine Gallegos, and April Westbrook; and great-grandchildren, TJ and Isabella Gallegos.
He was predeceased by his parents, William Thomas and Evaline Hatcher Womack; sister, Grace McDonald; and son, Charly Womack.
He was a loving father and mother to his three children. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for John Womack
Coriander Womack
May 28, 2018
I love you Grandpa John...xoxo
Kay Connelly Seriguchi
February 17, 2009
I grew up on Tangerine Place. John was always amazing to me--raising three little kids (and then growning kids). My mom always thought very highly of him. A good guy.
Kathy Ventura
February 11, 2009
Tom, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Daniel Lechliter
February 11, 2009
I worked with John for almost 20 years at Aircraft Targets and he was a very nice, friendly man who LOVED burritos! I went and saw him a couple of times after he went into the home off of Telephone Road. I went with my Mother in law in tow. Her name is Arline Hume and she knew him from Parents Without Partners. His passing saddens me as the world will be a little less interesting and comical without John. Sincerely, Dan Lechliter
Linda Castaniero Gallardo
February 10, 2009
I will always remember Mr. Womack as an attentive and patient father . I cherish the wonderful memories i had as a child growing up with the Womack family. My prayers are with you at this time.
Love
Linda Castaniero Gallardo
Jim Connelly
February 10, 2009
He was a good man, I remember him from my childhood and growing up on Good Ol Tangerine Place,, with his family. I remember my mom would send me over to listen to John after my fathers death. He will be missed .
Robin Womack
February 9, 2009
Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of all of you. Cori told me the other day, that John actually suggested that you donate his body to science, so that you could make $100. I got a really big kick out of that, because John was John until the very end, and it reminded me of how he was always trying to get Charly and I to budget (although, we never did). John and I had our differences when I was young and naive, but as I got older, I came to realize that it all made sense. God bless you all!
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