Ronald "Ron" Woolsey
March 9, 1963 - October 10, 2021
Ronald “Ron” Dean Woolsey, 58, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2021. Born in Russell, Manitoba, Canada, Ron, at 8 came to the US to become the son of Melvin Dean and Nancy Ballard Woolsey of Winder, Georgia. He became a proud American citizen in 1977. Ron was an employee of BMW. Before moving to South Carolina, he was a superintendent at Johnson Controls in Ohio. Ron was an athlete who played, watched and coached sports. He loved the University of Tennessee Football, the Boston Red Sox, and the New England Patriots. Ron had the largest heart and would do anything for anyone. He will be truly missed by family and friends! Surviving also are his wife, Sharon Rose Flahiff Woolsey; one daughter, Alaina Medvetz of Texas; one brother, Vincent Woolsey of Knoxville, Tennessee; three sisters, Kristi Woolsey (Jim Penderville) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Deni Migun (Rolf) of Knoxville, Tennessee and Kathee Hawkins (Tracy) of Winder, Georgia; four grandchildren, many special nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Nala. Ron's life will be celebrated on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Receiving of friends will begin at 3:00 pm with the service following at 3:30. It will take place in the Pavilion at First United Methodist Church, 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. In honor of Ron's love of sports please wear your UT orange, Red Sox red, Patriots blue or your favorite team jersey. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Ronald “Ron” Dean Woolsey, 58, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2021. Born in Russell, Manitoba, Canada, Ron, at 8 came to the US to become the son of Melvin Dean and Nancy Ballard Woolsey of Winder, Georgia. He became a proud... View Obituary & Service Information