Kenneth Leroy Wooldridge, 84, of Seadrift, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 1, 2011. He loved his family, friends and above all, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born September 23, 1926, in Long Mott, to the late Everett and Alma Mae Coleman Wooldridge. He was retired from Union Carbide. After retirement, he and his wife worked with Volunteer Christian Builders. Kenneth served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Seadrift and taught Sunday School. He was a member of the Seadrift Masonic Lodge #1098 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Billie Ruth O’Briant Wooldridge of Seadrift; daughter, Kathy Wooldridge Smith and husband Kenneth of Seadrift; son, Greg Wooldridge and wife Grace of Seadrift; sister, Vivaree Moore of Corpus Christi; grandchildren, Shawn Smith and wife Janet, Bradley Smith and wife Pam, Stephanie Wooldridge Martinez and husband Zachary, Zachary Wooldridge, Brianna Cruz and Joey Perez; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nelda Ray; and brother, Wayne Wooldridge.

Funeral service was held July 5 at Seadrift First Baptist Church, Dr. Joseph E. Dufner officiating, assisted by Dennis Wittnebert. Internment followed in Seadrift Cemetery with the Seadrift Mason Lodge #1098 participating.

Pallbearers were L.M. Caddell, Steven O’Briant, Scott O’Briant, Clinton Wooldridge, Jimmy Lee Ray, Brian Ray and Gary Torno.

Honorary pallbearers were the Deacons of First Baptist Church in Seadrift, John Schilhab, Roger Wooldridge, Glenn Miller, Clark O’Briant and Michael Moore.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.richardsoncolonial.com .