BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

5701 Highway 277 South

Abilene, Texas

Marvin Wooldridge Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 20, 2017.

Mr. Marvin B. Wooldridge, 90, of Abilene passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017. Graveside funeral service with military honors will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. Funeral services are under the care and direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 S. Abilene.
Marvin was born December 4, 1926 in Hardesty, OK to Ora J. and Evolena Stump Wooldridge. He served in the US Army from 1945 until 1946. At the age of 22, he married 16 year old Charlene Marie Peters and remained by her side for the next 67 years. He was employed as an Administrative Superintendent for Cabot Corporation. Preceding Marvin in death are his parents; son, Mike Wooldridge; four brothers; and three sisters.
Those remaining behind to cherish Marvin's memory and continue his legacy include his loving wife, Charlene Wooldridge; daughters, Sandra Dickerson and husband Brian of Arlington, TX and Shauni Vaughn and husband Tommy of Abilene; four grandchildren, Nathan Dickerson and wife Lindsay of Golden, CO, Cole Vaughn of Fort Worth, TX, Clay Vaughn and wife Natalie of Abilene, and Katy Vaughn of Abilene; one great-granddaughter, Madelyn Dickerson; and two more great-grandchildren on the way.
The family will be receiving friends from 5 until 7 on the evening of Monday, May 22, 2017 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 S. Abilene. Online condolences or memories for the family may be shared at www.elliotthamilfuneralhomes.com.

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May 27, 2017

KELLEY

MAY THE THOUGHT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARING IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV.17:17

May 24, 2017

Anne Post

May God bless you all with comfort and peace in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. Marvin will be missed by many. He was such a wonderful man. His example as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend will be an inspiration to me always. I cherish all the memories with him and your precious family. His sense of humor and fun loving spirit made the times I spent with your family feel like you were all my own family. Love you all. Phil 1:3

May 23, 2017

Shirley Mize Holland

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are sent your way, with love....

May 23, 2017

Dawn Ditto

Mr. Wooldridge was one of my favorite softball coaches. He was a great teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

May 23, 2017

Jane Overman

I am sorry for your loss.
Jane Overman

May 23, 2017

I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good man. He taught me a lot while I worked under him for the Big Spring School District. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dennis Witt

May 23, 2017

A. H.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

May 22, 2017

Ed Steffer

Dear Charlene, Sandra, and Shauni,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father.

We saw a notice on FB from Billie.

I've always respected Marvin. He's the kind of father I wish I'd had, but didn't.

We love you guys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed and Carol Steffer

May 22, 2017

Shirley Mize Holland

Charlene and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your loved one. May our Loving Lord give you peace and comfort. As time goes by, the good memories and happy times will come to you and help you through, the tough times. I have sweet memories of Sunday dinners in your home and the sweet spirit of love that You and Marvin radiated. You were both a blessing to me and I'm sure to others.
Love and Prayers

May 21, 2017

Charlene,Sandra, and Shauni
I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you,and your families, during this difficult time.
June Stone

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May

22

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606

May

23

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Abilene, TX

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5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606

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