In Loving Memory
Woody Vail
1/27/1921 — 8/7/2013
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Woody Vail, 92, of Bridge City passed away Thursday August 8, 2013 at the Meadows.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Interment with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.
Born in Quitman, Louisiana on January 27, 1921, Woody was the son of George B. Washington and Fannie Elizabeth (Parker) Vail. He served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a baker and later became a shrimper.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Vail; daughter, Patricia Goldsmith and his brothers and sisters.
Woody is survived by his children, Warren Vail and wife, Danielle of Oakland, CA, Barbara Vail of Creston, CO, Danny Vail and Robert Vail and wife, Betty both of Bridge City; 7 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Interment with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.
Born in Quitman, Louisiana on January 27, 1921, Woody was the son of George B. Washington and Fannie Elizabeth (Parker) Vail. He served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a baker and later became a shrimper.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Vail; daughter, Patricia Goldsmith and his brothers and sisters.
Woody is survived by his children, Warren Vail and wife, Danielle of Oakland, CA, Barbara Vail of Creston, CO, Danny Vail and Robert Vail and wife, Betty both of Bridge City; 7 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City, 800 Highland Drive, Bridge City, 77611
Other
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 · 10:00 AM
Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City, 800 Highland Drive, Bridge City, 77611
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Kenneth Franklin
August 14, 2013
Barbara... Thinking of you and your family. ((( HUGS ))) Kenneth Franklin
Anonymous
August 12, 2013
Sacred Duty Spray was purchased for the family of Woody Vail.
Roberta Sexton
August 12, 2013
ROBERTA SEXTON purchased the Large Basket Garden for the family of Woody Vail.
Melanie Wetter
August 12, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about "Uncle Woodrow" and I am sooooo glad I was able to meet him last summer and put that sweet face with the name I heard in many stories throughout my life. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anonymous
August 11, 2013
Garden Accent Stone - 'Wherever a beautiful soul...' was purchased for the family of Woody Vail.
Miriam Roberts Wetter
August 11, 2013
What can I say about my favorite uncle? He loved life, loved his extended family and he alwys had a smile on his face. And this is just starters! As young children, Uncle Woodrow liked being with us kids as much as being with the adults. Always a kid, himself, he played a tag, spit watermelon seeds and do "magic tricks." My greatest gift was to have seen him last summer when he was full of vim and vigor and laughter. My dearest family, I grieve with you now. Peace be with you.
Warren David Vail
August 10, 2013
One thing I always admired about Dad was that he never bought into other peoples prejudice or hatred. When his ship was torpedoed in the Pacific, he grabbed tissue paper from the head and tried to wipe oil out of the open wounds of several shipmates, and they just screamed even more, but it was never lost on him that many of those men dying for this country were black, and that many in this country would never appreciate the sacrafice they were making. I remember going into Weingarten's on a hot summer afternoon with him to get a drink of cold water, and a little old lady was drinking at the "white" fountain, so he went over to the "colored" fountain which was available and he started to drink when the LOL looked at him and said "You do know that's the colored fountain, don't you?" and Dad replied "It tastes the same to me". He set a wonderful example.
Anonymous
August 10, 2013
Pink Tribute Spray was purchased for the family of Woody Vail.
Burnedette
August 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with y'all Robert, Danny and my "Love" Sister Betty. I pray for comfort, strength and peace for all of you. Mr. V, it was a pleasure knowing you! I smile with memories of many years ago. Love to All! Burne "Dette"
Paula Teller
August 10, 2013
Prayers to Robert & Betty. May our Mother Mary wrap you in her loving arms.
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