Roger Lee Woolwine, 81, Passes Away in Christiansburg, Virginia

Roger Lee Woolwine passes away at 81

Roger Lee Woolwine died on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 81, according to an obituary published on Legacy.com by Edder Funeral Home, Inc. – Girard on November 9, 2026.

Known to close friends and classmates as “Woolie,” he graduated from Christiansburg High School as a star athlete and maintained a lifelong love of sports by coaching at the local recreation level. He enjoyed golfing with friends and business associates at Round Meadow Country Club.

Woolwine worked paper routes and rose to supermarket manager

At an early age, Woolwine ran a paper route to earn extra money during tough times, legacy.com reported. He later worked at Corning before applying for and securing a position at Wade’s Supermarket. Starting by stocking shelves, he worked his way up to store manager. He spent much of his time making customers and employees feel welcome, usually by singing them a song.

He transitioned into automotive sales after supermarket retirement

After retiring from Wade’s Supermarket, Woolwine used his natural sales ability and gift of gab to transition into a second career as a top salesman at Duncan Automotive in Blacksburg, Virginia. When he finally retired from his role at Duncan, his passion for cars continued. He spent hours in the garage washing and waxing family vehicles and maintained his yard to look like a golf course.

Woolwine served his church and community through song

Woolwine was an active member of the Kiwanis Club, taking part in community events and entertaining members with songs and stories. He was a dedicated member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years.

He and his wife, Brenda, spent hours playing cards with his mother-in-law, “Toots,” and her husband, Bill. He also enjoyed wearing cowboy boots to family events and dancing with Brenda, as well as spending summer days at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, with his grandchildren and adult children.

Family members survive him and celebration of life is scheduled

Woolwine is survived by his younger sister, Judy Kerr, several cousins, his son Eric Woolwine and wife Tonya, his daughter Shannon Wohlford and husband Greg, and grandchildren Madison, Brooklyn, Alyssa, Dacey McCall and husband Nason, Wesley, Elaina, and great-granddaughter Audrey McCall. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Francis Thompson, Barbara Adkins, Iris Hunter, and his brother Sidney Woolwine.

A celebration of life for both Roger and Brenda Woolwine is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, located at 220 W. Main Street in Christiansburg, Virginia, in the activities building at the rear of the church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church through their online giving page.