Myron “Tommy” Woolard

Published 11:34 am Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Myron “Tommy” Woolard, 86, of Richmond, Virginia, died April 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Elmo Woolard Sr.; mother, Corinne Braddy Woolard; brother, Linwood Earl Woolard; and two grandsons, Trevor and Shane Killough. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Woolard; three daughters, Felicia Mettler (Quentin), Karen Rugarber (Tom) and Myra Killough (Michael); six grandchildren, Lauren, Alexandra, Cassandra, Chloe, Rylie and Nate; brother, Leslie Elmo Woolard Jr.; and nephew and niece, Skeet and Andi.

Tommy proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard for 23 years, and he worked at Philip Morris for 20 years. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. He had a love of photography, golf, fishing and his family. He also enjoyed dancing and singing hymns and country songs.

A funeral ceremony was held Monday, April 8, 2019, at Bliley’s-Chippenham in Richmond, Virginia, Interment in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org, in honor of Tommy Woolard.