Jon Robert Wolfe, 80, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. A visitation/reception will be held from 5 until 7 PM Wednesday at Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Bass Road. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Daybreak, 174 Walnut Street, Macon 31201.
Mr. Wolfe was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was the son of the late Patricia Stalnaker Wolfe and Roland L. Wolfe and was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Wolfe, Jr. Being an Army brat, he lived in several places in his younger years. From ages 12-16, he lived in Paris, France while his father was stationed with Army Communications. Many good stories of those years!
He was retired from GEICO in 2007 where he began his career in 1971 and then the family moved to Macon in 1974 when the GEICO Southeast Regional office opened. He loved words and was famous for memos in the office that required a thesaurus to read. Truthfully, at home and with his extended family sometimes too. He was a beloved mentor to many and well respected by all whose paths crossed with his.
He was a proud alumni of the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Wolfe was a charter member of the Wesleyan Adult Lifelong Learning “WALL”, enjoying the many classes he took and the friendships he developed. He served on the Juvenile Review Board for Macon-Bibb County. As long as health permitted he was at the Wellness Center almost daily just to socialize as much as to exercise.
Mr. Wolfe loved reading and doing crossword puzzles. He had no greater love than his family and was an adoring husband, a gentle and firm father, and a doting grandfather. He also was a fan of clever stories – just ask why there is “No H” in his name, what the “R” stands for, and why he does not like chicken. Mr. Wolfe was of the Methodist Faith and remained quietly dedicated his entire life.
Mr. Wolfe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wilma H. Wolfe of Macon; sons, Jon Christopher “Chris” Wolfe (Mary) of Macon and Brad Wolfe (fiancé, Candy) of Macon; grandchildren, Ryan Wolfe, Ethan Wolfe, and Maran Wolfe; siblings, Patricia Woodruff (Randy), Nickie Cox (Robert), and Ben Wolfe (Nelda); several nieces and nephews; step-mother, Sheila Wolfe.
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Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Bass Road, has charge of arrangements.
