OAK ISLAND — Carroll Dayton Wooge peacefully passed Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at home. Carroll was born March 21, 1921, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and lived a long, very fulfilling life. Wooge had a warm smile and a kind heart that touched many lives.
Carroll moved to Washington, D.C., with his dad and sister as a young boy and grew up in Arlington, Virginia, where he developed lifelong friendships and met the love of his life, Wyllo Ann, with whom he was married to for 58 years.
He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew 58 missions in the European Theatre during World War II as a fighter pilot primarily in the P47 Thunderbolt. Wooge retired from the reserves as lieutenant colonel. He worked primarily on Capitol Hill for the U.S. Senate and was a devoted member at his local VFW Post 3150. He and Wyllo made the best move of their lives to Yaupon Beach in 1979.
They acclimated quickly to the quiet residential area, he was Yaupon ABC commissioner and an active member of NARFE for several years. He loved to play golf, travel, enjoy the beach with family, friends and his pups and spend time in his garage on various projects. These last few years, he had loving support from family, friends, companions and neighbors that made it possible for him to stay in his home.
Carroll was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wyllo, in 2009; brother, David; two sisters, Betty and Margaret; and godson, Patrick. He leaves behind his son, Jon, and his wife, Jancil; daughter, Stacia, and her husband, Jarron; eight adoring grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
A drop-in visit will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home, Southport.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to an organization for veterans, M.S. society, animal rescue foundation or charity of your choice.
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