Ron was born on Saturday, January 20, 1951, in Baltimore, OH at 5:25am. He was class president of his high school in Baltimore, and later attended Otterbein College where he earned a BA in Education; he recent celebrated his 50th class reunion. Following college, he proudly taught first grade, and stayed in touch with many of his students throughout the rest of his life.
Ron owned multiple athletic and health clubs during his time in Ohio, namely McConnel Heart Health Center.
In 2000, he was hired with ClubCorp, based in Dallas, TX, and embarked on a 21-year journey with the company. He left his stamp on Columbus, OH, Dearborn, MI, New York, NY, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX; he left his final mark on Brier Creek in Raleigh, NC. Ron’s goal was “always please and make his Members happy.”
Ron passed away suddenly and peacefully in his wife, Janet’s, loving arms in their home on Monday, November 22, 2021.
Ron had many loves in life, first and foremost, his wife Janet and his children and grand-babies. He enjoyed racquetball and earned many titles within the sport, including National Racquetball Champion. Ron enjoyed golf, books, and being a leader and friend.
Ron touched the lives of thousands- including his friends, colleagues and club members; he leaves all of us with a true legacy of love and inspiration. God bless Ron and his beautiful heart, a true legend who will live in all of us forever.
Ron is survived by his wife, Janet and their seven children: Brian, Mike, Kelsey, Michelle (husband Jamie), Greg, Jeff (wife Julie) and Ryan; 13 loving grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and his beloved puppy, Maggie.
Ron is preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte D. Woolard (Fisher) and his father, William C. Woolard. Surviving beloved sisters Tracy Woolard Clark (husband Paul) (brother-in-law Lon), and Sharon Woolard; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts on both sides. He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law Ellie Lavelle, brother-in-law Patrick Lavelle and brother-in-law Michael Lavelle. Surviving beloved brother-in-law Eddie Lavelle (wife Joni), beloved brother-in-law David Lavelle (wife Terri) and beloved sister-in-law Linda Lavelle Hurt.
The first celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Brier Creek Country Club (9400 Club Hill Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27617) on January 22, 2022 from 12pm-4pm. A livestream of this service will be available.
The second celebration of Ron’s life will be held in the Fireside Room at Las Colinas Country Club (4400 N. O’Connor Rd, Irving, TX, 75062) on February 9, 2022 from 5pm-7pm.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to heart disease, Alzheimers, and/or cancer foundations of your choice.
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