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Mr. John Gaile Woollett, 66 of Rockwell passed away quietly on August 1, 2012 at his residence. John was born in Johnson City, NY and grew up in Binghamton, NY, and moved to North Carolina in 1985. John worked as a Master Mason specializing in historic restoration. He was a US Army Veteran, serving as an MP. He loved Native American Culture, painting, antiques, music and food.
John’s predeceased family includes his father, George Woollett, Mother, Minnie Gailit Woollett, brother, Bill Woollett, sister, Sandra Woollett Medovich, and brother in law, James Medovich.
He is survived by his loving wife Joy Deyo Woollett of 25 years. He has two adoring sons, Shane Woollett with Edith Lianexay, and Chad Woollett and wife Colleen. He also left behind close friend and previous wife, Sharon Woollett Frost. Sisters include, Judy Woollett Paff and husband George, Debbie Woollett Verrastro and husband Lenny, and Kimmy Woollett Mazza with Kyle Shultz. Stepdaughters include, Monica Graham with Tony, and Stephanie Peet with Bryant O’Sheaf. Cousins include Randy and Diane Gailit, and Shirley Gailit Polanco. Grandchildren are as follows, Jonathan Woollett Kolba, Nick Brenchley, Dillon Locke, Betsy Carr, Matthew Locke, Liam Lianexay, Gage Gailit, Jonathan Bronaugh, Monica Bronaugh, and Brayden Craig. He also leaves behind his constant companion Maggie, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and family.
There will be a fundraiser in the near future to help raise funds for his wife Joy as they were both self-employed. Dates will be announced later.
In Iieu of flowers please make donations to Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care: 720 Grove St. Salisbury, NC 28144.
We will always love and cherish the beautiful memories he left with us.
“Out of the Indian approach to existence, THERE CAME A GREAT FREEDOM, an intense and absorbing love for nature…enriching faith in a Supreme Power; and principles of truth, honesty, generosity, equity, and brotherhood as a guide to mundane relations.
Luther Standing Bear, ca 1868-1939
Old Carolina Brick Staff says
Chad, Joy & Family…
You are in our thoughts & prayers! John will be greatly missed by all.
Dee and Bill Taylor says
Joy and Chad, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. John will be greatly missed. I will cherish all my memories of our birthday dinners that we would celebrate together. We had some great time. Just remember, he is not gone, he will live on in our hearts forever.
Dee and Bill Taylor.
Marcia Ritchie says
Joy,Chad & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember John & the good times we had,especially the saying he had when I was driving. When Gene passed he left a note in his casket with that saying on it. I still have it. John was a great friend & I will miss him dearly.
My love to all of you,Marcia
Terry and Jeanne Wilber says
Joy and family,
We always enjoyed the times we spent with John. I don’t think I will ever forget the day, years ago, he was working in Gold HIll on the wall down behind the File Store. I walked out onto our back porch and I hear this voice holler “Do you have the coffee on?” He was a good guy. Terry was glad to have had such a nice visit with him the day he stopped by your house. He though a lot of him and we know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Jeanne and Terry Wilber
tim and alice brown says
our sincere condolences on John’s passing.
Judy Glaus says
The sounds of the bagpipe and the smile on John’s face will be etched in my mind as my memory of him. Thanks Joy and Chad for allowing me to say goodbye.
He was a good friend.
Debbie Hubbard says
I was sorry to hear this sad news. I will always remember the many wonderful Thanksgivings that Randy and I spent at your home. You and John were always so welcoming. I know you will miss him as everyone else will too… Blessings..
Tim and Marchel says
So sorry to hear about John, we had no idea how sick he had been. Although it has been a while since we saw John we’ll remember the good times we did have. Please keep us in mind when you do have a fundraiser.