Willard Owen “Willie” Woolums, 56 of Moores Hill, passed away at his home October 16, 2016 with his family by his side. Willie was born Friday April 8, 1960 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Robert and Laura Mae (Riddle) Woolums. He married Pamela (Snelling) Woolums February 9, 1979 and she survives.
Willie served his country in the US Army. He retired from Miller Lumber and Hardware in Moores Hill. Willie was a member of the Moores Hill American Legion Post 209, past board member of the town of Moores hill for two terms, former board member of Moores Hill Senior Center, was active in Pee Wee Football and Little League. He loved spending time with his family and helping out others.
Willie is survived by wife: Pam Woolums of Moores Hill, sons: William (Jennifer Weber) Woolums of Greendale, Israel (Krystle) Woolums of Greenwood, IN, Ethan (Tabitha) Woolums of Moores Hill. Brother: Jack Woolums of Harrison, OH; Sisters: Teresa (Don) Roessler of Harrison, OH, Susan (Philip) Barker of Frankfort, Ky, Bobbie (Mike) Precht of South Carolina, and his extended family. 2 Grandchildren: Blaine Woolums and Remington Woolums. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Thommy Woolums.
Funeral service will be 11 AM Wednesday October 19, 2016 at Sibbett-Moore funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Hill cemetery with full military rites by Moores Hill American Legion Post #209. Visitation will be 9-11AM Wednesday also at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, Box 156, 16717 Manchester Street Moores Hill, IN 47032; (812)744-3280. Go to www.sibbettmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.