My condolences to Mr Woodridge he was a good friend he will be missed  sign Boone

Mr Wooldridge Jr, he always wanted us to bring him something to eat when we leave  out for lunch  we go by his classroom and ask him if he wanted anything back ? And he would tell us what are you trying to do I’m not going pass you  we just laugh at him and still bring him back what he asked for. .He love his  Cokes, his favorite cookies chocolate chip, famous Amos .  We actually spoiled him at the Excel Center.. but my personal experience with Mr. Wooldridge when I had my shoulder replacement, he asked me girl why are you here? I told him I couldn’t afford to fail  his class. He told me yeah cause I don’t want to see you next term,. Make sure you pass  my class. He always making jokes, but one thing about it Mr Wooldridge he didn’t  play about his work he were really serious about his class..He was an excellent science and chemistry teacher. at the Excel Center there wouldn’t be another teacher will be able to replace Mr. Wooldridge  The love that he gave out to all his students and staff. To the family  of  Mr.Wooldridge  he will be truly missed. We will miss Mr Wooldridge at the Excel Center. Keep your head up I will be praying for y’all strength. I love you  Mr Wooldridge..

The teacher who is all about correcting creating and caring the best teacher friend, and great a councilor as you lay to rest I’ll always remember the things you taught me. The great conversations we had in class an in the hallways. As I finish my journey at the excel center I’ll take all that you shared with me.

I Love Mr.Woolridge one of my favorite teachers 🩵 down the earth & funny I’m gonna miss him prayers to the family 🥺

Dear Wooldridge Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Robert Wooldridge. He was not only a remarkable teacher but also a guiding light to so many of us who had the privilege of learning from him. His kindness, patience, and dedication left a lasting mark on my life, and I will always be grateful for the wisdom and encouragement he shared.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May the cherished memories of his warmth and generosity bring you comfort, and may you find peace in knowing the positive impact he had on so many lives. He was definitely one of the ones.

With deepest sympathy,
Nene

My Heart breaks for my Former Excel Teacher. When I first came to Excel He was my first block teacher for chemistry and I’ve learned so much from the class and him. I appreciate him and even when it was time to vote we spoke on real life conversations, that I live by to this day . He let us know he was from South Memphis and I was too. I enjoyed my teacher very much. Even when I was getting ready to graduate this past May he help me make my decision on my college at LeMoyne College. As he say “Where the Real Black Magic Happens “ I wish I could be at the services next weekend but I just moved out of the city & wont be able to make it. My condolence to his nieces who he has also talked about that is going to miss him even family and friends including me. Yall are in my heart and prayers everyday. I’ll always remember you Mr. Wooldridge ❤️ From Your Former Class High School graduate 2025 Evelyn Thomas! I appreciate you oh so much. Once I make  it back in the Memphis Tn I’ll be looking for you and I’ll visit and lay flower down beside you.. I owe you that much . THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !

Sure will be missed you was my favorite teacher at the Excel Center and I did learn a lot and you kept us laughing love Mrs Pamela SesleyRobinson

The best science 🧪 teacher ever. You taught not just me, but every one and you enjoyed teaching even if we got on your last nerve lol. I will remember our jokes, or you walking the halls looking for MR. Rodger’s .

Best TEACHER Ever , couldn’t have passed without you 💔 I will never forget your jokes , your way of teaching & the way I laughed when you said you would fail me for not studying lol. Rest in peace 🕊️

If it was for you I would have never graduated you know what to say to keep me going with me being pregnant I was ready to give up but every time I came to you and said I couldn’t do this you made sure giving up was the option you wanted to see the best in me and my sister and I will forever love you for that. No matter what you will always be loved by everyone and never forget it was a blessing to have you in my life and I love you forever and always praying for your family and friends we gone miss you Mr. Wooldrigde 😢😔😭

OBITUARY

Robert Earl Wooldridge Jr.

May 14, 1965 – August 11, 2025

M. J. Edwards Funeral Home

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