Frank Raymond Wollard

Frank Raymond Woolard, 61, of Lewisburg passed away on Tuesday September 20, 2016 at home after a short illness. Born April 24, 1955 in Ronceverte he was the son of the late Elva Lilly Woolard and Raymond Woolard. He graduated from Greenbrier East High School in 1974 and was a former employee of British United Turkeys of America and Davis-Stuart Inc. Frank retired soon after the birth of his youngest daughter, Abigail Rose, and devoted his life to caring for her up until his death. Frank was a born again, spirit filled Christian and put his love for God first in his life. His greatest joy and the loves of his life were his children, Elisha, Jason, Justin, and Abigail. He was a patient, kind and loving husband. His love for his grandchildren could be seen in the sparkle in his eyes when they were with him. Frank was a friend to everyone he met and had a special gift of bringing comfort to others and was able to give the gift of sight to others through organ donation. He saw God in all of nature and especially loved flowers and watching bluebirds raise their families on his front porch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Woolard; infant son, Frank Woolard II; and his mother-in-law, Emily "Sue" Thomas. Surviving family include his loving wife of fifteen years, Julie Hanna and ten year old daughter, Abigail Rose Woolard. Those also left to celebrate his life and cherish his memory are his daughter, Elisha Jenkins and husband, Billy of Lewisburg; son, Jason Woolard of Lewisburg; son, Justin Woolard and wife, Amy of Covington, VA; sister, Catherine Sears and husband, Larry of Lewisburg; and four grandchildren, Chase and Matthew Browning, and Johnathan and Reed Woolard. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday September 24, 2016 at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg with Rev. Emory Hanna officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 PM till time of the service at the funeral home.