Bill Woollums

Bill Woollums, age 73 of Albia, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Bill was born April 15, 1941, in Ottumwa to Russell Gregory and Naomi Juanita (Collett) Woollums. He married Betty Burk, 1963 in Albia, and to this union, 2 children, Gale and Juanita were born. Bill attended school in the Ottumwa and Blakesburg area and graduated from Albia High School in 1959. Bill worked at John Morrell from 1959 to 1973 before going to work for Chamberlains as a tool and die maker from 1973 to 1983. Bill then went to work for Stewart Construction from 1984 to 1985. In 1986 he went to work for Monroe County Secondary Roads as a road maintainer until his retirement in 2003. Bill enjoyed working on cars, being outdoors, and helping work on his parent's farm. He also enjoyed raccoon hunting with his brother, visiting with friends, and watching NASCAR. His real joy in life was his grandchildren. Bill is survived by his wife, Betty Woollums of Albia; his daughter, Juanita (Terry) Durham of Chariton; 8 grandchildren; Samantha (Tyler) Tait, of Moravia, Kerry (Jennifer) Woollums of Moravia, Ashley (Joe) Deaton of Des Moines, Robert Woollums of Ottumwa, Kyla (Tyler) Dhabolt of Chariton, and David Durham, Joshua Durham, and Rebecca Durham all of Chariton, 9 great grandchildren; Ashlynn, Zander, Joey, Nathan, Zachary, Emmitt, Jason, Ben, and Drake. Bill is also survived by 3 brothers, Vercil Woollums of Ottumwa, Ed Woollums of Drakesville and Warren "Craig" Woollums of Albia; 2 sisters, Pat Anderson of Ottumwa and Judy Bequeaith of Hannibal, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Juanita; a son Gale; 2 brothers, LeRoy and Jack Woollums; a sister, Wanda Selby; a nephew, Jeff Woollums; and a niece; Vicki Jo Woollums. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2014, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Vince Belt officiating. Burial will follow services at Chisman Cemetery in Wapello County. Visitation will be held from 11-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Bill's family present from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Bill's Family.

Bill Woollums

April 15, 1941 - August 3, 2014