He was born in Adams, Massachusetts on March 9, 1937. Son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Hoffman) Wooley.
He was predeceased by a sister Mildred Dean Lescarbo.
He is survived by his wife Fay Wooley and daughters; Marie Eagan (John) of Cary NC, Melissa Olson of Eden NC, Marilyn MacLaren (Russ) of New Milford CT, and Marla Morton (John) of Lawsonville NC; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
His family would like to thank the medical staff and caregivers for their care and support.
Services will be private.
Contributions in memory of Art may be made to the American Cancer Society.