William Paul Woolridge

William Paul Wooldridge, 79, of West Memphis, passed away Thursday at the Community Compassion Center. Paul is the son of the late Chester and Grace Foxx Wooldridge. He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Anna Renee Wooldridge; four brothers, Harley Wooldridge, Winston Wooldridge, Hal Wooldridge and Cecil Woolridge; and three sisters, Chestine Tribett, Ailene Powell and Evelyn Wooldridge.

Survivors include Paul's wife of fifty-six years, Patricia Ann Wooldridge of the home; son, Chris (Gayle) Wooldridge of West Memphis; brother, Ben Wooldridge of Dixie; and two grandchildren, Emily Wooldridge and Landon Wooldridge.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11:00 - 12:00 at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm with Tim Wooldridge and Jason Leake officiating. Burial will take place at 10:00 am on Wednesday at Crittenden Memorial Park. To leave a lasting memorial, please consider the Alzheimer's Foundation. Online tributes at www.heathfuneralhome.com.

In order to comply with CDC guidelines, there is a limitation of 80 people allowed inside the facility at one time during the visitation. Face masks are required inside the building and friends are asked to practice social distancing.