Charles Arthur Wolford

April 7, 1931 — October 2, 2008

Charles Arthur Wolford, age 77 Charles was born on April 7, 1931 in Jeanerette, LA. to Dr. Lionel Thomas Wolford, Sr. and Carrie Louise Poirson Wolford in Jeanerette, LA. He died on October 2, 2008 of congestive heart failure at St. Josephs Home in Monroe, LA. Charles earned All-State honors in high school football at Jeanerette High School. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1952. After service in the U.S. Army, he earned his Master of Arts degree in English Literature from Tulane University. He, then, taught at McNeese University. In later life, Charles always maintained good humor and a positive attitude even as encephalitis induced brain damage continued to take its toll on his body. He was well loved by all. Charles is survived by his brother, Dr. Lionel T Wolford, Jr. of Monroe; two nieces, Marie B. Wolford of Monroe and Ann M. Wolford of Longmont, CO; and one nephew, L. Thomas Wolford, III, of Winston-Salem, NC. A memorial services will be held at the St. Josephs Home Chapel, 2301 Sterlington Road, with Father Job presiding at 10 a.m. Monday, October 6 in Monroe, LA. Burial will follow 10 am graveside services on Wednesday, October 8 at Beau Pre Mausoleum in Jeanerette, LA, on October 8. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Josephs Home. David Funeral Home, 400 Provost St. Jeanerette, La.(337-276-5151) is in charge of arrangements.

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