Mr. Roger O. Wooden, Jr., husband of Mrs. Crennace Wooden, passed on May 17, 2023.

THE SIBLINGS Roger leaves a Legacy of memories shared with his sister, Jean Wooden Cunningham, of Henrico, VA; and her children: Brooke Cunningham(daughter, Berhani Zulu) of Minneapolis, MN; Justin Cunningham of Wrightsville, PA; Bradford Cunningham(Shelcy and children: Jackson, Alexander, and Maxwell) of Columbus, OH; sister Kimberly Woodson (Carl) of Henrico, VA; and their family James Williams of Henrico, VA,  Heather Williams of London, England).

HIS RIGHT WING Crenneace Stacy Wooden.  Roger is survived by his loving and devoted wife, and sons:  Eric Wooden (Soani) of Hampton, VA; and Shawn Stacy (Crystal and family Felicia Crenneace Stacy of Richmond, VA; Paris Samone Stacy, Therrin Bella Dawn Stacy, Kindle Royce Stacy,  all of Hampton, VA; Shawn Stacy Jr (Nevaeh and children Gabriella Royal Stacy) of Norfolk, VA; and additional blessing Dalton (Lisa with children Layla Lynn Frey, Montana Zayden Roberts) of Kokomo, IN.

A KINDLE SOUL TO THE SPECIAL BLESSINGS IN HIS LIFE His Goddaughters, Carlette Johnson (Vernil and children, Jayla, Kileya, Vernil Jr.) of Richmond, VA; Jermarion Sykes (Elton) of Hampton, VA; His Godsons, Karim Stephenson, Alphonso Stephenson (Esther and children Denzel, Eli), all of San Diego, CA; His Haitian American Daughter Linique Achille, of North Hollywood, CA.

TREASURED GIFTS OF 13 AUNTS AND 4 UNCLES STANDING STRONG Doris Adkins of Hopewell, VA; Louise Jones of Williamstown, NJ; Roslyn Elliott of Spring Grove, VA;  June Milton (Norman) of Charlotte, NC; Lillian Boyd(George Franklin) of Prince George, VA; Hazel King of Hampton, VA; Edith King of Prince George, VA; Herbert King(Judith) of Poquoson, VA; Clarence Edward Wooden of Spring Grove, VA; Lillian Jones-Stephenson of Rochester, NY; Emilee Jones of Columbia, SC;  Grace Smith of Newport News, VA; Catherine Harrell of Manhattan, NY; Willie-Delorce Holley of Raleigh, NC.

FRIENDSHIPS DEVELOPED SPEAKS TO A MAN'S CHARACTER Lifelong and special friends: Lionel Powell (Janice) of Carrolton, VA; Arnold Randall (Wendy) of Hampton, VA; Maurice Wilson (Lindsey) of Isles White, VA; James McCoy Jr. (Donna) of Hampton, VA; Lucius Outlaw (Cheryl) of Hampton, VA; Ben Harris (Marva) of Hampton, VA; William Thomas (Kay) of Hampton, VA; and David Seitz (Joe) of Yorktown, VA.

TOO MANY TO NAME

** A HOST OF COUSINS, FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES **

FOREVER LOVED

YEARS OF COMMITMENT A Veteran of the United Sates Army, serving in Vietnam War as a Medic; Roger ended his career of 38 years with the City of Hampton-Office Of The Fire Marshal, as a highly respected Fire Arson Investigator Inspector Fire Marshal.

PASSIONS IN LIFE Hunting, Fishing, Water Sports, Camping, Restoring Late Model Vehicles, Irritating and Loving His Four-Legged Son OREO, and Sporting His Harley throughout his travels with friends and family.

Viewing will be held Friday, May 26, 2023 from 12 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA. 23607.