Wayne Jeffery Woolery, 66, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Wayne was born on February 28, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland. Wayne joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 and served as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator until he retired in 1991. He also served as a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary from 1981-1992. He obtained an Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 1989 and an Associate in Science Degree in Military Technology in 1990. After retiring from the U.S. Navy, he was briefly employed by the Starke Police Department until he joined the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in 1992. It is with the JSO that Wayne found his true calling. During his service with the JSO, Wayne enjoyed being a member of the SWAT team, as well as the DUI Wolfpack where he made lifelong friends and memories with his fellow officers. Wayne retired from JSO in 2017 with 25 years of distinguished service. Wayne was a member and President of the Florida Chapter VIII Blue Knights Motorcycle Club since 1998, a member of the HOGG Motorcycle Club, and was a loyal member of the Fraternal Order of Police Jacksonville, FL Lodge 5-30. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church. He volunteered for many years with the local Jacksonville, Florida chapter of MADD. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and enjoyed watching the Jacksonville Jaguars play football. One of Wayne’s biggest passions was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, William J. Woolery, Sr. and Betty J. Woolery. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Victoria R. Woolery, son Shawn (Julie) Woolery, brothers William J. Woolery, Jr. and Warren Woolery, sister Balinda McKinney, 4 grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. On behalf of his family, please accept our sincerest gratitude for the outpouring of sympathy, love, and support. We also ask that in leu of flowers, to please donate to the Catty Shack Wildlife Refuge (cattyshack.org) in honor of Wayne’s memory and his love for all animals and wildlife. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Fraser Funeral Home, followed by the Celebration of Life service on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Westside Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Russell officiating at 11:00a.m. A private interment ceremony will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Visitation Details
Fraser Funeral Home 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Service Details Westside Baptist Church 7775 Herlong Road Jacksonville, FL 32210
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020 11:00 AM
Joseph and Maria van Loo.
October 12, 2022, 11:20 pm
Wayne was the instructor in Jacksonville Squadron 2 when we had our education on the P3C for the Dutch Navy in 1982. He fixed our car and was extremely supporting our stay at nas Jacks. Great man, sorry to hear that he is not with us anymore. I and my wife wish you a lot of good thoughts with this great loss.
Debra Casey (Friend)
October 12, 2022, 11:20 pm
Vikki and Shawn, I am so sad to lose such a wonderful friend! I am honored to have called Wayne a part of my ‘family’ A truer friend cannot be found! Love and prayers to both of you!