Jack L. Woolsey Obituary (1926 - 2003)

Jack L. Woolsey, 77, of Shelbyville, IL died at 8:51 pm Saturday, December 20, 2003 in Shelby Memorial Hospital, Shelbyville, IL. He was born August 11, 1926 in Taylorville, IL the son of Leo L. and Lena M. Elliott Woolsey. He first married Betty Marie Tex in June 1948 in Assumption, IL and she preceded in death on December 27, 1976. He then married Dolores Avis Langley on July 18, 1980 at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville. He retired from Caterpillar in Decatur after 35 years of service. He was affiliated with the First Baptist Church in Taylorville and a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Club both of Taylorville. Surviving is his wife Dolores of Shelbyville, IL; 3 daughters, Jeannie McConnell of Taylorville, IL, Bonnie Jack and husband Melvin of Palmer, IL and Lori Keafer and husband Richard of Kincaid, IL. 3 step children: Sharon Tuchek of Camdenton, MO, Tom Langley of Wapella, IL and Joann Manship of Riverton, WY. 2 Brothers: Leonard Woolsey of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Bill Woolsey of Lake Charles, LA and a sister, Ruby Blackburn of Pensacola, FL. There are 8 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and 2 step Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, daughter Connie Woolsey and a sister, Berneice Jackson. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, December 27, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville. Burial will be in Pleasantview Cemetery, Assumption, IL. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association.