Chris was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 21, 1963, to the late William Lee Sr. & Earline Helen Woolley. Chris was a strong Christian, devoted family man and a proud PaPaw who doted on his grandsons. He loved the outdoors, which included hunting, fishing, grilling, live music events, & crawfish festivals. Above all he enjoyed family time with his children and grandchildren. Chris was an extremely dedicated employee who instilled strong work ethics into his children. He will be dearly missed and will always hold a place in the hearts of those he left behind.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Michele Diane Woolley and several other family members.
Chris leaves behind his children Brandon Michael (Hope Catherine) Woolley, Brooke Nicole Woolley and his grandsons Gabriel Matthew Hale and Carson Cooper Woolley. He is also survived by siblings William Lee Jr (Jo) Woolley, Deacon David Earl Woolley, Sharon Elaine Woolley Heath, and Donna Marie Woolley. He was a proud Godfather to his only niece Michele Parnell and nephew Michael Woolley. Additionally, he leaves 2 nephews, 7 great nephews, 2 great nieces and 1 great great nephew.
A memorial gathering for Christopher will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119.