John Lawson Wooldridge, 86, of Trent Hatchery Rd., Appomattox, died Thursday, December 25, 2008 at his residence.
Born in Appomattox County, February 8, 1922, he was a son of the late James E. and Emma Jane Jennings Wooldridge. John was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church for 74 years, a US Navy veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion Post #104, and a retired mason for N & W Railroad.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Katherine Langford Wooldridge; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Joan Wooldridge; a grandson, Eric Wooldridge; and a granddaughter, Lauren Wooldridge all of Forest.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Langford Wooldridge and three sisters, Rosa Mae Abbitt, Vivian Melton and Hazel W. Guill.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Evergreen Baptist Church by Dr. Chris King with burial following in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home today from 3-5 pm and other times at the residence.
The family wishes to express their thanks to a special niece, Suzanne Mitchell and her husband Mike and a great nephew, Chris Mitchell and his wife, Jamie for their dedication and care for John and Katherine.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Evergreen Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 100, Evergreen, VA 23939 or the Centra Health Hospice of the Hills, 713 Oak Street, Farmville, VA 23901.