Woolwine, Roger Lee
Roger Lee Woolwine, age 81, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 5, 2026. A graduate of Christiansburg High School, Roger, known by close friends and classmates as “Woolie,” was a very social and warm-hearted man who enjoyed sharing stories from his past and entertaining everyone with a song or his infamous “thumb trick”.
At an early age, Roger ran a paper route, earning extra money during tough times. He later worked at Corning before applying for and securing a position at Wade’s Supermarket. Roger loved his role as the store manager, having worked his way up from stocking shelves. He spent much of his time making customers and employees feel welcome, usually by singing them a song. After retiring from Wades, Roger used his gift of gab and natural sales ability to transition into his second career, as a top salesman at Duncan Automotive in Blacksburg, VA. When he finally retired from his role at Duncan, his passion for cars continued. Roger would spend hours in the garage, washing and waxing family vehicles. If he wasn’t puttering around the house, you could often find Roger outside, maintaining his yard. In an effort to keep it looking like “a golf course,” he would pick up any stray leaves that had fallen in the yard, one by one. (All while neighbors and friends enjoyed ribbing him about this daily practice).
In earlier years, Woolie loved golfing with his friends and business associates at Round Meadow Country Club, enjoying the social aspects as much as the game itself. A star athlete in high school, he continued his love of sports by coaching at the local recreation level. Outside of athletics, Roger and his wife, Brenda, spent hours having fun playing cards with his mother-in -law, “Toots”, and her husband, Bill.
Roger was an active member of the Kiwanis Club, where he took part in many community events and was sure to entertain members during regular meetings with songs and stories. A dedicated member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, he served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years and loved his church family.
Roger had a fondness for cowboy boots, wearing them to family events, parties and out on the town, dancing with Brenda. He enjoyed vacationing with family, spending many summer days at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., playing in the ocean with the grandkids and cracking a cold one with his adult kids.
Roger is survived by his younger sister, Judy Kerr, and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Francis Thompson, Barbara Adkins, Iris Hunter and his only brother, Sidney Woolwine.
He will be greatly missed by his family which includes his son, Eric Woolwine (Tonya), daughter, Shannon Wohlford (Greg); and grandchildren Madison Woolwine, Brooklyn Woolwine, Alyssa Woolwine, Dacey McCall (Nason), Wesley Wohlford, Elaina Wohlford, and great granddaughter, Audrey McCall.
A celebration of life for both Roger and Brenda has been scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 1-3 pm at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main Street, Christiansburg, VA (in the activities building at the rear of the church). All are welcome to stop in and share your favorite memory with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you instead make a donation to St. Paul United Methodist Church www.stpaulvaumc.org/online-giving.
